From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU  Tue Nov  1 06:32:14 2016
From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!
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References: <5C9A94D2-492F-408F-9668-8D29118F156D@bergen.edu>
	<f9705a5d173146a2ba6df0f573b1dedb@exch-2p-mbx-w4.ads.tamu.edu>
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And the sample lobby is great.  I like ?try before you buy? places.


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach@kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach@kckcc.edu>

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean Keegan
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 5:13 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!

> the Celestial Seasonings tea factory is just outside of Boulder, and a trip to the mint room is a life-changing experience!

Particularly if you have a cold and you are trying to clear a stuffy nose!

<grin>

sean

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From vanessa.preast at dmu.edu  Tue Nov  1 06:34:43 2016
From: vanessa.preast at dmu.edu (Preast, Vanessa)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Making courses accessible (online and face to face)
Message-ID: <MWHPR02MB251114D2CEA39A2378E4F6D38EA10@MWHPR02MB2511.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Hello,

I'm working on some accessibility planning for our institution, and I'd like to learn about other schools' experiences with making courses accessible. This would help with setting achievable goals, reasonable timelines and next steps.

Another small institution about our size managed to make all their syllabi accessible (per their checklist) within about 3 years. This seems doable, but it does not address the full scope of what needs to be made accessible within courses.

Are there schools out there that have managed to make all their online and face-to-face courses fully accessible within 3 years? If so, I'd like to learn more about your specific goals, outcomes and processes to accomplish those outcomes.

Thanks,
Vanessa

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From jennifer_stevens at emerson.edu  Tue Nov  1 06:49:29 2016
From: jennifer_stevens at emerson.edu (Jennifer Stevens)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?
Message-ID: <04ba1f8550804570811c1ae19661a5ae@Bolt.emerson.edu>

Hello all,

My apologies if you've seen me ask this on another list!

We've been trying to find vendors that would simultaneously solve our copyright clearance and accessibility problems for readings in online courses.

We've looked at XanEdu and SIPX, and they will research the clearances and allow students to purchase coursepacks online, but the PDFs they provide are only OCR and do not meet the PDF/UA standard. (XanEdu says that they have "enhanced" PDFs upon request, but their process is only to OCR them and then convert them to EPUB.)

Do you know of any vendors that do copyright clearances, allow students to purchase digital coursepacks online AND provide pdfs that meet the PDF/UA standard as a matter of course? Are we searching for a unicorn? How do have you solved these problems?

Thanks,

Jenn Stevens

Director | Instructional Technology Group | 403A Walker Building  |  Emerson College  |  120 Boylston St  |  Boston MA 02116  |  (617) 824-3093

From Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu  Tue Nov  1 07:20:04 2016
From: Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu (Nast, Joseph M)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for
 Windows 7, 10 PCs?
Message-ID: <501828048ffc4e54a530217fb229a614@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>

Surprisingly, I haven't been able to find any freeware in this category, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Naturally, plenty of paid software like R&WG, MaGIC, Zoomtext and others have colored overlay functionality. However, I'm looking on behalf of a student who's on a tight budget matriculating to a private university with very little assistive technology resources. Needless to say, she won't have access to our college licenses when she transfers.

Thanks!

Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
office phone: 281.290.3207
office room number: CASA 109f
Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>

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From info at karlencommunications.com  Tue Nov  1 07:21:26 2016
From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Take the PDF and the User Experience Survey 2016
Message-ID: <001801d2344b$3c3f2b10$b4bd8130$@karlencommunications.com>

Hi Everyone:

 

The PDF and the user experience survey is back and available from November 1
to December1 2016.

 

Please share the link to the web page with anyone who might b interested in
participating.

http://karlencommunications.com/PDFsurvey.html

 

Even if you took the survey last year, please fill it out again updating any
information you feel will help in moving the accessibility of PDF documents
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From Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu  Tue Nov  1 07:28:34 2016
From: Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu (Susan Kelmer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!
In-Reply-To: <003501d233c1$d53a2cf0$7fae86d0$@htctu.net>
References: <5C9A94D2-492F-408F-9668-8D29118F156D@bergen.edu>
	<f9705a5d173146a2ba6df0f573b1dedb@exch-2p-mbx-w4.ads.tamu.edu>
	<003501d233c1$d53a2cf0$7fae86d0$@htctu.net>
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Currently, we are having unseasonably warm temperatures.  70's, 40's at night, and bright sunshine.  One thing about Colorado, the weather is really unpredictable!  And as Gaeir said, it changes so fast here, and the forecasting reminds me of Australia - they can't really make a decent forecast more than 36-48 hours out.  We have yet to have our first snowfall of the year, which we usually get in October.  So check right before you go, it will be more accurate.  The one thing you can count on is a breeze - it tends to be breezy where the hotel is.  Also, pack the chapstick. :)

I second a tour of the tea factory, a visit to the butterfly pavilion, and if you can swing it, a drive up into the mountains.  

Susan Kelmer
Alternate Format Access Coordinator
Disability Services
University of Colorado Boulder
303-735-4836



-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 3:58 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!

Welcome to all the first-time attendees! As Robert said, it's a fabulous conference, and every session is a networking opportunity. 

The one big suggestion I would make is to check the weather forecast right before you go. I have seen everything imaginable over the years: cool, pleasant fall days; winds that open doors and practically knock you off your feet; 10 degrees Fahrenheit with snow falling; 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit with messy snow melting; 80 degrees Fahrenheit with full sun. You can't assume, so it's good to check...otherwise, Boulder has a very nice REI store. <wink> You might want the comfy outdoor wear as there is a nice open-air mall, the Promenade, with lots of restaurants, a theater, and a skating rink a short distance away.

Also, if you have extra time, there is a butterfly pavilion practically next door to the conference site. If you have lots of extra time, the Celestial Seasonings tea factory is just outside of Boulder, and a trip to the mint room is a life-changing experience!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Justin Romack
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 12:45 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!

I'm tagging onto Maria's thread.... Long-time lister and AT pro, first-time attendee. I'm beyond excited to spend time learning and connecting in a couple of weeks. I'll be joined by an AT Specialist in my office, as well as my yellow lab guide dog, Carlisle, who will, no doubt, enjoy the brisk Colorado air.

Safe travels to all, and hoping we have a chance to connect during conference sessions and after-hour get-togethers. Thanks!

---
Justin Romack | Assistive Technology Coordinator Disability Services, Division of Student Affairs | Texas A&M University
1224 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1224
ph: 979.845.1637  |  fax: 979.458.1214 | mailto:justinr@disability.tamu.edu
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? TAMU Division of Student Affairs | One Division. One Mission


-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Maria Bohn
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 11:45 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Accessing Higher Ground!

All registered and paid for AHG conference in a few weeks ? any suggestions on anything I absolutely should not miss? It?s my first time attending and I?m super excited about it and learning some new things. Also any networking opportunities ? would love to meet some people in the same field and put some faces to names. I?m deaf and lip read but better 1:1 or 1:2 than big groups. I also am fluent in ASL

Maria Bohn
Senior Resource Accommodations Specialist Assistive Technology Office of Specialized Services Bergen Community College

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From atnews at outlook.com  Tue Nov  1 09:40:15 2016
From: atnews at outlook.com (Doug Mantle)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for
 Windows 7, 10 PCs?
In-Reply-To: <YQXPR01MB0280A1747F244BB0151FC679DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
References: <501828048ffc4e54a530217fb229a614@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>,
	<YQXPR01MB0280A1747F244BB0151FC679DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
Message-ID: <YQXPR01MB0280E9C6AB129CD23B04D381DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

Have you looked at ssOverlay by FX Software - http://www.fx-software.co.uk/assistive.htm I use this on both Windows 7 & 10 systems on a regular basis with no problems. Lots of other goodies on this page too!


Hope this helps...


Doug Mantle,


Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists


www.OntarioAT.ca<http://www.OntarioAT.ca>

Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists<http://www.ontarioat.ca/>
www.ontarioat.ca
The N etwork of O ntario A ssistive T echnologists... Connecting the Assistive Technology profession, pooling their combined knowledge and passion for assisting those ...


Fx Free Software & Assistive Software, download site for ...<http://www.fx-software.co.uk/assistive.htm>
www.fx-software.co.uk
Free software, Assistive Software, vubar, edgeless, sonar, vu-bar, kwikloupe, rapidset, mouseketeer, tbar, mmfollow, free, software, assistive, other, free downloads ...




________________________________
From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu> on behalf of Nast, Joseph M <Joseph.M.Nast@lonestar.edu>
Sent: November 1, 2016 10:20 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?


Surprisingly, I haven't been able to find any freeware in this category, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Naturally, plenty of paid software like R&WG, MaGIC, Zoomtext and others have colored overlay functionality. However, I'm looking on behalf of a student who's on a tight budget matriculating to a private university with very little assistive technology resources. Needless to say, she won't have access to our college licenses when she transfers.



Thanks!



Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>

Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator

office phone: 281.290.3207

office room number: CASA 109f

Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>

Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>



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From kvillanueva at Lee.Edu  Tue Nov  1 09:48:14 2016
From: kvillanueva at Lee.Edu (Villanueva, K-leigh)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for
 Windows 7, 10 PCs?
In-Reply-To: <501828048ffc4e54a530217fb229a614@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>
References: <501828048ffc4e54a530217fb229a614@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>
Message-ID: <12A38F78D98E5C48A12D354F053457287CC1A7CF@TOPAZE.lee.edu>

http://www.musatcha.com/software/ColorFilter/

Unfortunately, with Windows 10 there have been conflicts and this will not work with apple products. But if she has an older operating system it will work.
Also, there is a "Color Filter Ap that is wonderful for Android based phones.

Regards,

K-leigh

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Nast, Joseph M
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 9:20 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?

Surprisingly, I haven't been able to find any freeware in this category, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Naturally, plenty of paid software like R&WG, MaGIC, Zoomtext and others have colored overlay functionality. However, I'm looking on behalf of a student who's on a tight budget matriculating to a private university with very little assistive technology resources. Needless to say, she won't have access to our college licenses when she transfers.

Thanks!

Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
office phone: 281.290.3207
office room number: CASA 109f
Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>

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From Shannon.Lavey at colostate.edu  Tue Nov  1 09:58:09 2016
From: Shannon.Lavey at colostate.edu (Lavey,Shannon)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for
 Windows 7, 10 PCs?
In-Reply-To: <YQXPR01MB0280E9C6AB129CD23B04D381DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
References: <501828048ffc4e54a530217fb229a614@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>,
	<YQXPR01MB0280A1747F244BB0151FC679DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
	<YQXPR01MB0280E9C6AB129CD23B04D381DAA10@YQXPR01MB0280.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
Message-ID: <SN2PR0701MB735D1B33A92682D65B23EDBEAA10@SN2PR0701MB735.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

Our office has had good luck with SS Overlay as well, and also Window Shades - http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/WindowShades.shtml.

Thanks,

Shannon

----------------------------------------------------
Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L
Student Service Coordinator and Provider

Assistive Technology Resource Center
301 Occupational Therapy Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO  80523-1573
970-491-4241
shannon.lavey@colostate.edu<applewebdata://D2CEF88E-7911-4823-A8A6-E499A9F14497/shannon.lavey@colostate.edu>
www.atrc.colostate.edu<http://www.atrc.colostate.edu/>



From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Doug Mantle
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 10:40 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?


Have you looked at ssOverlay by FX Software - http://www.fx-software.co.uk/assistive.htm I use this on both Windows 7 & 10 systems on a regular basis with no problems. Lots of other goodies on this page too!



Hope this helps...



Doug Mantle,



Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists



www.OntarioAT.ca<http://www.OntarioAT.ca>
Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists<http://www.ontarioat.ca/>
www.ontarioat.ca<http://www.ontarioat.ca>
The N etwork of O ntario A ssistive T echnologists... Connecting the Assistive Technology profession, pooling their combined knowledge and passion for assisting those ...


Fx Free Software & Assistive Software, download site for ...<http://www.fx-software.co.uk/assistive.htm>
www.fx-software.co.uk<http://www.fx-software.co.uk>
Free software, Assistive Software, vubar, edgeless, sonar, vu-bar, kwikloupe, rapidset, mouseketeer, tbar, mmfollow, free, software, assistive, other, free downloads ...



________________________________
From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu>> on behalf of Nast, Joseph M <Joseph.M.Nast@lonestar.edu<mailto:Joseph.M.Nast@lonestar.edu>>
Sent: November 1, 2016 10:20 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?


Surprisingly, I haven't been able to find any freeware in this category, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Naturally, plenty of paid software like R&WG, MaGIC, Zoomtext and others have colored overlay functionality. However, I'm looking on behalf of a student who's on a tight budget matriculating to a private university with very little assistive technology resources. Needless to say, she won't have access to our college licenses when she transfers.



Thanks!



Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>

Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator

office phone: 281.290.3207

office room number: CASA 109f

Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>

Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>



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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Tue Nov  1 10:22:30 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?
In-Reply-To: <04ba1f8550804570811c1ae19661a5ae@Bolt.emerson.edu>
References: <04ba1f8550804570811c1ae19661a5ae@Bolt.emerson.edu>
Message-ID: <00e901d23464$870b14b0$95213e10$@htctu.net>

Have you looked at the Copyright Clearance Center? Years ago they were
talking about making accessible PDFs available, but I don't know where they
are now in that process.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On
Behalf Of Jennifer Stevens
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 6:49 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?

Hello all,

My apologies if you've seen me ask this on another list!

We've been trying to find vendors that would simultaneously solve our
copyright clearance and accessibility problems for readings in online
courses.

We've looked at XanEdu and SIPX, and they will research the clearances and
allow students to purchase coursepacks online, but the PDFs they provide are
only OCR and do not meet the PDF/UA standard. (XanEdu says that they have
"enhanced" PDFs upon request, but their process is only to OCR them and then
convert them to EPUB.)

Do you know of any vendors that do copyright clearances, allow students to
purchase digital coursepacks online AND provide pdfs that meet the PDF/UA
standard as a matter of course? Are we searching for a unicorn? How do have
you solved these problems?

Thanks,

Jenn Stevens

Director | Instructional Technology Group | 403A Walker Building  |  Emerson
College  |  120 Boylston St  |  Boston MA 02116  |  (617) 824-3093
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From jsuttondc at gmail.com  Tue Nov  1 10:55:51 2016
From: jsuttondc at gmail.com (Jennifer Sutton)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] open source tool for editing video and audio transcripts
Message-ID: <cb9c0bbc-6b72-79a3-09ab-7eebb91b188a@gmail.com>

ATHENites and others:

Thought some of you might want to be aware of and/or try this tool.


Best,

Jennifer


Try out this open source tool for editing video and audio transcripts
http://www.niemanlab.org/2016/10/try-out-this-open-source-tool-for-editing-video-and-audio-transcripts/


From lisa.brandt1 at pcc.edu  Tue Nov  1 11:26:02 2016
From: lisa.brandt1 at pcc.edu (Lisa Brandt)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] open source tool for editing video and audio transcripts
In-Reply-To: <cb9c0bbc-6b72-79a3-09ab-7eebb91b188a@gmail.com>
References: <cb9c0bbc-6b72-79a3-09ab-7eebb91b188a@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEbem9yjWROWq+ks5a9ohEGkvQUQDeCec4gM_eKcrTwzBRMwLA@mail.gmail.com>

Wow, that's fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Jennifer Sutton <jsuttondc@gmail.com>
wrote:

> ATHENites and others:
>
> Thought some of you might want to be aware of and/or try this tool.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Jennifer
>
>
> Try out this open source tool for editing video and audio transcripts
> http://www.niemanlab.org/2016/10/try-out-this-open-source-to
> ol-for-editing-video-and-audio-transcripts/
>
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From chagnon at pubcom.com  Tue Nov  1 13:25:11 2016
From: chagnon at pubcom.com (Chagnon | PubCom)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?
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<< Are we searching for a unicorn? >>
Well, maybe now but not in the long term!
If these companies want to stay in business, they'll have to comply with
PDF/UA for academia, especially with the forthcoming Sec. 508 refresh on the
near horizon.

What's most disturbing to me is that they first scan a printed version of
the book, and then OCR it. Now they have to get the OCR into an accessible
format, which is very time-consuming and difficult to do.

Maybe best to contact the original publishing house and have them produce an
accessible PDF/UA version from their original source files. Takes much less
time, is more accurate, and they keep their editions in a marketable
state...accessible.

--Bevi Chagnon

? ? ?
Bevi Chagnon | www.PubCom.com?
Technologists, Consultants, Trainers, Designers, and Developers
for publishing & communication
| Acrobat PDF | Print | EPUBS | Sec. 508 Accessibility |
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-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:23 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
<athen-list@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?

Have you looked at the Copyright Clearance Center? Years ago they were
talking about making accessible PDFs available, but I don't know where they
are now in that process.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On
Behalf Of Jennifer Stevens
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 6:49 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?

Hello all,

My apologies if you've seen me ask this on another list!

We've been trying to find vendors that would simultaneously solve our
copyright clearance and accessibility problems for readings in online
courses.

We've looked at XanEdu and SIPX, and they will research the clearances and
allow students to purchase coursepacks online, but the PDFs they provide are
only OCR and do not meet the PDF/UA standard. (XanEdu says that they have
"enhanced" PDFs upon request, but their process is only to OCR them and then
convert them to EPUB.)

Do you know of any vendors that do copyright clearances, allow students to
purchase digital coursepacks online AND provide pdfs that meet the PDF/UA
standard as a matter of course? Are we searching for a unicorn? How do have
you solved these problems?

Thanks,

Jenn Stevens

Director | Instructional Technology Group | 403A Walker Building  |  Emerson
College  |  120 Boylston St  |  Boston MA 02116  |  (617) 824-3093 



From Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu  Tue Nov  1 13:32:12 2016
From: Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu (Nast, Joseph M)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for
 Windows 7, 10 PCs?
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Thanks Shannon, K-Leigh, and Doug!

Joe

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Lavey,Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 11:58 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?

Our office has had good luck with SS Overlay as well, and also Window Shades - http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/WindowShades.shtml.

Thanks,

Shannon

----------------------------------------------------
Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L
Student Service Coordinator and Provider

Assistive Technology Resource Center
301 Occupational Therapy Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO  80523-1573
970-491-4241
shannon.lavey@colostate.edu<applewebdata://D2CEF88E-7911-4823-A8A6-E499A9F14497/shannon.lavey@colostate.edu>
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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Doug Mantle
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 10:40 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu>>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?


Have you looked at ssOverlay by FX Software - http://www.fx-software.co.uk/assistive.htm I use this on both Windows 7 & 10 systems on a regular basis with no problems. Lots of other goodies on this page too!



Hope this helps...



Doug Mantle,



Network of Ontario Assistive Technologists



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Sent: November 1, 2016 10:20 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Freeware: Digital Colored Screen Overlay software for Windows 7, 10 PCs?


Surprisingly, I haven't been able to find any freeware in this category, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Naturally, plenty of paid software like R&WG, MaGIC, Zoomtext and others have colored overlay functionality. However, I'm looking on behalf of a student who's on a tight budget matriculating to a private university with very little assistive technology resources. Needless to say, she won't have access to our college licenses when she transfers.



Thanks!



Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>

Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator

office phone: 281.290.3207

office room number: CASA 109f

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From Lawrence.C.Cusick at dartmouth.edu  Tue Nov  1 13:33:22 2016
From: Lawrence.C.Cusick at dartmouth.edu (Lawrence C. Cusick)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 for Mac - character recognition
Message-ID: <BL2PR03MB500A123E9D41B7462CADED2AAA10@BL2PR03MB500.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hi all,

We have a few students who are experiencing the following when using Kurzweil 3000 for Mac (v5 or v15):
The majority of students using our document conversion services have Kurzweil on their laptops, and 99% of them (and all students on campus) have Mac laptops, while 99% of the student support offices, including ours, use Windows-based desktops and laptops. We are hoping to incorporate more Macs into our department, but till then, using Windows computers works well since we find it easier to edit Kurzweil (.kes) files on a Windows machine as opposed to a Mac.

However, a few of our students (Mac users) have let us know that each time there is a carriage return (sideways L) in the text of a .kes file that we've edited on a PC, Kurzweil says "not sign", which is distracting when there are numerous carriage returns throughout a reading/book.
And one student using Kurzweil v15 on a Mac told us that, in addition to the 'not sign' issue, he's getting the word 'circumflex' whenever there's a quotation mark.
I had dug a little on my Mac at home and it seems like this is stemming from the 'Emoji and Symbols' feature on Macs, but I don't know if this can be adjusted in Kurzweil or within the Mac.

Perhaps one of you has come across this issue, or has some suggestions?

I'll contact Kurzweil as well to see if they can assist. We are also going to contact the folks at Apple to see if there's something in the internal OS that can be tweaked.
I'll be sure to pass along any info I find outside of this listserv.
Thanks!
Larry


Lawrence Cusick
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Student Accessibility Services
Dartmouth College

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From skeegan at ccctechcenter.org  Tue Nov  1 13:44:59 2016
From: skeegan at ccctechcenter.org (Sean Keegan)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 for Mac - character recognition
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Hi Larry,

> However, a few of our students (Mac users) have let us know that each
time there is a carriage return (sideways L)
> in the text of a .kes file that we?ve edited on a PC, Kurzweil says ?not
sign?,

This may be an optional hyphen (or soft hyphen) that is present after OCR
is performed on the file. This is also same symbol is the "negation" sign
(or "not sign") in basic logic. While the intent is to mark the place in
which a word is hyphenated, the problem with text-to-speech systems is that
this symbol may be recognized as either the negation sign or as a break in
the word itself.

It has been awhile since I used Kurzweil 3K on the Windows platform. Is
there a way to run a find and replace on the underlying text to remove this
character? If the book in question is a logic or math book, then you would
have to proceed carefully.

Take care,
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From todd.schwanke at wisc.edu  Tue Nov  1 15:03:01 2016
From: todd.schwanke at wisc.edu (Todd Schwanke)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 for Mac - character recognition
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Hi Larry:

We were getting reports and were able to replicate quotation marks being read as "A circumflex" issue on the Mac version.  The same PDF file loaded into the Windows version did not produce the same issue.  It seemed that the problem was in the OCR as that was the character being reflected in the underlying text.  Kurzweil 3000 Update 15.0.4 for the Mac seems to resolve this.
https://www.kurzweiledu.com/news-resources/software-updates/ki-3000-macintosh-version15wl-updates.html

We are also getting reports of some of the notetaking features not working properly (e.g. highlighting disappearing) and think these issues could be related to incompatibilities with MacOS Sierra, so we are encouraging students to hold off on that upgrade for now until we know more.

Todd Schwanke
UW-Madison


From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Lawrence C. Cusick
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 3:33 PM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 for Mac - character recognition

Hi all,

We have a few students who are experiencing the following when using Kurzweil 3000 for Mac (v5 or v15):
The majority of students using our document conversion services have Kurzweil on their laptops, and 99% of them (and all students on campus) have Mac laptops, while 99% of the student support offices, including ours, use Windows-based desktops and laptops. We are hoping to incorporate more Macs into our department, but till then, using Windows computers works well since we find it easier to edit Kurzweil (.kes) files on a Windows machine as opposed to a Mac.

However, a few of our students (Mac users) have let us know that each time there is a carriage return (sideways L) in the text of a .kes file that we've edited on a PC, Kurzweil says "not sign", which is distracting when there are numerous carriage returns throughout a reading/book.
And one student using Kurzweil v15 on a Mac told us that, in addition to the 'not sign' issue, he's getting the word 'circumflex' whenever there's a quotation mark.
I had dug a little on my Mac at home and it seems like this is stemming from the 'Emoji and Symbols' feature on Macs, but I don't know if this can be adjusted in Kurzweil or within the Mac.

Perhaps one of you has come across this issue, or has some suggestions?

I'll contact Kurzweil as well to see if they can assist. We are also going to contact the folks at Apple to see if there's something in the internal OS that can be tweaked.
I'll be sure to pass along any info I find outside of this listserv.
Thanks!
Larry


Lawrence Cusick
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Student Accessibility Services
Dartmouth College

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From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Director of DSPS
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From: Mark Tomes [mailto:mtomes@cuesta.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 2:05 PM
Subject: Director of DSPS
Importance: High

 

Hi, all. 

 

Cuesta College has an opening for full time Director of DSPS. The job
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Please share this with anyone you think might be interested.

 

Thank you.

 

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LD Specialist

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From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: NCAR Tactile Art Exhibit
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Some of you in the Boulder, CO, area might be interested in this tactile art exhibit up at NCAR. See below.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

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From: howard.kramer at colorado.edu (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] NCAR Tactile Art Exhibit
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Cool - thanks for sending that.


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From: Gaeir Dietrich <gdietrich@htctu.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 6:56:01 PM
To: 'ATHEN'
Subject: FW: NCAR Tactile Art Exhibit

Some of you in the Boulder, CO, area might be interested in this tactile art exhibit up at NCAR. See below.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

From: Ann Cunningham [mailto:ann=acunningham.com@mail251.atl221.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Ann Cunningham
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 3:38 PM
Subject: NCAR Tactile Art Exhibit

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From: Steven.Sullam at csi.cuny.edu (Steven Sullam)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Job Opening
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR06MB2902191D8AB9542EE6C12C6CF2A30@CY4PR06MB2902.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
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From: Kinast, Lauren M [mailto:LKinast@austin.utexas.edu]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 10:46 AM
To: Kinast, Lauren M
Subject: FW: Job Opening

Forwarding as requested.

Hello,

Northern Kentucky University has a position available in Disability Programs & Services. Would you be able to send this information out to the members of AHEAD?s Deaf & Hard of Hearing SIG? Thank you!


Please see the link below to a job opening for the Coordinator for Disability Programs and Services (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) at Northern Kentucky University.
Posting: http://jobs.nku.edu/postings/4852<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__jobs.nku.edu_postings_4852&d=AwMGaQ&c=SgMrq23dbjbGX6e0ZsSHgEZX6A4IAf1SO3AJ2bNrHlk&r=DG8R8H1she_aFQB959MevNAHM4JilDV3tKyjs_UQdac&m=wzJE34k-To_4rZ29uZw7TBZmbYTq1si1q6c8PT-T-wE&s=lWDooacsvwkwTJUMBXdH7U9NRhgeSQuJpyW2zWIj_p0&e=>

Position Information

Purpose of Position

The Coordinator for Disability Programs and Services (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) is responsible for ensuring coordination and implementation of the program?s academic accommodations for NKU students under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Commonwealth of Kentucky laws and NKU policies. This position provides direction and leadership for all Disability Programs and Service activities related to our student?s retention and academic success.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide post-secondary academic interpreting or captioning for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing in classroom, meetings, and other academically related areas.
Coordinate contract deaf and hard of hearing services; including interpreter services, captioning services, closed captioning, and textbook management.
Provide training and awareness to faculty, staff and other campus community members about the deaf and hard of hearing population.
Manage invoicing and budget for contract services.
Understand ADA/Section 504 mandates, Higher Education and Disability best practices.
Data collection and analysis on all accommodations utilized and student learning and retention.
Assist with providing accommodation letters and alternative textbooks, and make appropriate referrals and interventions.
Plan, facilitate and promote educational, social, inclusive and cultural programs/activities related to Disability Programs and Services students.
Conduct presentations and campus training for faculty and staff departments and student groups.
Recruitment of prospective students and community partner outreach for transition issues.
Purchase, maintain, and train students on various captioning technology.
Consultation with Director on accommodation and legal issues within the department.
Accept and perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and/or Director.
?

Qualifications

All applicants must have a Bachelors Degree.
Interpreters ? National Certification, RID Certification Preferred /KY Interpreter Licensure required (KY Revised Statute 309.300-309.319).
For transcribers or captionists ? CART, TypeWell, C-Print
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

1 year


Best,
Angela Zippin, M.A.
Assistant Director, Disability Programs and Services
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099
SU 306
859-572-5282
Pronouns: she/her/hers or they/them/their


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From jennifer_stevens at emerson.edu  Thu Nov  3 09:40:36 2016
From: jennifer_stevens at emerson.edu (Jennifer Stevens)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?
Message-ID: <0b69dab52dc9404492844ac69fa11928@Bolt.emerson.edu>

Thanks to all who replied! 

Gaeir, that was a good suggestion. Sadly, I talked to sales there yesterday, and they were somewhat bemused by my questions - they see themselves as getting permissions, and the provision of the PDFs is on the instructor/institution.

Jenn Stevens

Director | Instructional Technology Group | 403A Walker Building  |  Emerson College  |  120 Boylston St  |  Boston MA 02116  |  (617) 824-3093


Message: 14
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 10:22:30 -0700
From: "Gaeir Dietrich" <gdietrich@htctu.net>
To: "'Access Technology Higher Education Network'"
        <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible digital course pack vendors?
Message-ID: <00e901d23464$870b14b0$95213e10$@htctu.net>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"

Have you looked at the Copyright Clearance Center? Years ago they were
talking about making accessible PDFs available, but I don't know where they
are now in that process.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
HTCTU Director
408-996-6047
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


From kcahill at mit.edu  Fri Nov  4 08:24:14 2016
From: kcahill at mit.edu (Kathleen Cahill)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Zoom Text Fusion reviews/recommendations
Message-ID: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>

Hi Colleagues,

Has anyone used or purchased Zoom Text Fusion?  We are due to renew our
Zoom Text license but uncertain if Fusion is worth the extra cost.  One of
our student workers with low vision tried out Fusion but wasn?t too
impressed.  Would love to hear people?s opinions.

Thanks
Kathy

Kathy Cahill
Associate Dean, Accessibility and Usability
MIT
Dept. of Undergraduate Education
77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
kcahill@mit.edu
http://ux.mit.edu/







From hkramer at ahead.org  Fri Nov  4 10:10:10 2016
From: hkramer at ahead.org (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] accessibility of Google groups
Message-ID: <CAN57xLe4dbkecf87hLgwpfT6gGh0Xv6xMGX8ep-1R4N9HnX_kQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hadi, et al,

What's the current accessibility Google Groups? I know discussion/meeting
areas are always tricky.

Thanks,
Howard

-- 
Howard Kramer
Conference Coordinator
Accessing Higher Ground
303-492-8672
cell: 720-351-8668

Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
<http://accessinghigherground.org/>* in Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.
Request for proposals will be announced at the beginning of March.



Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
<http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/webinars>* And the *Technology
Access Series <http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/at_webinars_15_16>*.
Site capacities for all webinar events is limited; please register at your
earliest convenience for the largest selection.



Not yet a member of AHEAD?  *We welcome you to join AHEAD now.
<http://ahead.org/join/become-a-member>*
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From skeegan at ccctechcenter.org  Fri Nov  4 11:00:05 2016
From: skeegan at ccctechcenter.org (Sean Keegan)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] REMINDER - ATHEN elections are happening now
Message-ID: <CADAROjvVGNXmqkRvsCg4QDb-veuGjOUBiXO3hv0mqLhd6TD0Mg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

This is a reminder that the ATHEN elections are happening now. Election
voting will close Wednesday, November 16th, 2016, at 12pm.

You should have received a notification by email to vote via Survey Monkey.
The notification was sent on October 24, so check your inbox or SPAM folder
if you missed it.

If you did not receive an email notification and believe you are a current
ATHEN member, please contact either Sean Keegan (skeegan@ccctechcenter.org)
or Joe Humbert (joe@a11yeval.com).

Thank you,
Sean
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From Matt.McCubbin at umb.edu  Fri Nov  4 12:58:12 2016
From: Matt.McCubbin at umb.edu (Matt McCubbin)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Zoom Text Fusion reviews/recommendations
In-Reply-To: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>
References: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>
Message-ID: <SN2PR01MB2192F7592C2A201CB5D97AACE7A20@SN2PR01MB2192.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Hi Kathy,
Though I don't have much experience using Fusion, I would hold off on the fusion purchase until you have a chance to test the next release of ZoomText, version 11 with JAWS 18. JAWS 18 reportedly has greatly improved interoperability with this upcoming version.
https://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWSWhatsNew

Hope this helps, and happy Friday!
All the best,
Matt


Matt McCubbin
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology Services
University of Massachusetts Boston
617-287-5243


-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Cahill
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 11:24 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Zoom Text Fusion reviews/recommendations

Hi Colleagues,

Has anyone used or purchased Zoom Text Fusion?  We are due to renew our
Zoom Text license but uncertain if Fusion is worth the extra cost.  One of
our student workers with low vision tried out Fusion but wasn?t too
impressed.  Would love to hear people?s opinions.

Thanks
Kathy

Kathy Cahill
Associate Dean, Accessibility and Usability
MIT
Dept. of Undergraduate Education
77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
kcahill@mit.edu
http://ux.mit.edu/






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From hkramer at ahead.org  Mon Nov  7 07:09:48 2016
From: hkramer at ahead.org (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] AHG 2016: Online registration for onsite conference will
	close today
Message-ID: <CAN57xLcA_4hT9ZbHerk=7UEHvfLsRFStd9sH1jDA2D6Zo2f5Gw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Colleagues:


Online registration for the onsite conference
<http://www.cvent.com/d/hvqm37> will close today 5:00 p.m. (MST) Today!


Online registration will open again on Wednesday and you can also register
onsite at the conference next week.


Registration for the Virtual Conference
<http://accessinghigherground.org/virtual/> will remain open



AHEAD & ATHEN members also receive a $75 discount off registration fees.



Keynote Speaker: Tommy Edison, ?The Blind Film Critic?

Not familiar with Tommy Edison, watch his recent movie review of ?Suicide
Squad? <http://blindfilmcritic.com/archives/4287>



Highlights from this year?s event:



(titles link to session description)




   - Creating Accessible forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/creating-accessible-forms-using-adobe-acrobat-pro/>,
   Karen McCall, Accessible Document Design Consultant, Karlen Communications


   - Evaluating Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) for University
   Procurement
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/evaluating-electronic-information-technology-eit-university-procurement/>,
   James Jackson, EIT Accessibility Coordinator, Michigan State University


   - Alternate Format: It?s Not Just Handing a Student a Publisher PDF
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/alternate-format-not-just-handing-student-publisher-pdf/>,
   Susan Kelmer, CU- Boulder & Pamela Starks, Front Range Community College


   - Effectively Accommodating Low Vision Students
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/effectively-accommodating-low-vision-students/>,
   Jenna Atkinson & Laura Loree, Utah Valley University


   - Generating and Using Accessible Mathematics on the Web
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/generating-using-accessible-mathematics-web/>,
   Volker Sorge, Peter Krautzberger, Dr, Samuel Dooley, Pearson


   - Getting Ahead of the Curve: Scalable, Accessible, Enterprise-class
   Video on the Web
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/getting-ahead-curve-scalable-accessible-enterprise-class-video-web/>,
   John Foliot, Principal Accessibility Strategist, Deque Systems


   - What One School Learned from DOJ/OCR Rulings at Other Institutions
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/one-school-learned-dojocr-rulings-institutions/>,
   Sheryl Burgshahler & Terrill Thompson, University of Washington


   - Challenges of notetaking in higher education: Tools to provide
   effective accommodations
   <http://accessinghigherground.org/challenges-notetaking-higher-education-tools-provide-effective-accommodations-promote-student-independence/>,
   Darrin McCarthy, Disability Officer, University of Nevada, Reno

And over 80 more

View complete agenda
<http://accessinghigherground.org/schedule-2016/#cs_2016-11-16> or *register
now <http://www.cvent.com/d/hvqm37/4W>*


More Information

If you have any questions, contact Howard Kramer at 303-492-8672 or at the
email below.



e-mail: hkramer@ahead.org

Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/

-- 
Howard Kramer
Conference Coordinator
Accessing Higher Ground
303-492-8672
cell: 720-351-8668

Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
<http://accessinghigherground.org/>* in Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.
Request for proposals will be announced at the beginning of March.



Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
<http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/webinars>* And the *Technology
Access Series <http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/at_webinars_15_16>*.
Site capacities for all webinar events is limited; please register at your
earliest convenience for the largest selection.



Not yet a member of AHEAD?  *We welcome you to join AHEAD now.
<http://ahead.org/join/become-a-member>*
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From lnorwich at bu.edu  Mon Nov  7 09:26:33 2016
From: lnorwich at bu.edu (Norwich, Lorraine S)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Video voice description
Message-ID: <BY1PR03MB1356407B990BC96BE7BF7F34BDA70@BY1PR03MB1356.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Good morning,

I am looking for help and direction on how to do voice description for videos for one of our students.  Any help would be great.

Thanks

Lorraine

Lorraine S. Norwich, BSME, MSIS
Assistant Director of Disability Services
Boston University
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02215
lnorwich@bu.edu<mailto:lnorwich@bu.edu> (email)
617-353-3658 (vox)
617-353-9646 (fax)
www.bu.edu/disability<http://www.bu.edu/disability> (website)

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From lisa.brandt1 at pcc.edu  Mon Nov  7 09:28:23 2016
From: lisa.brandt1 at pcc.edu (Lisa Brandt)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] LipNet lipreading by machine learning
Message-ID: <CAEbem9wRe_6-K76ZPL95TdX6p-SF5od+94cNLAHh-ddJ2RCFuA@mail.gmail.com>

They are claiming 93% accuracy. Video demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa5QGremQf8

Just imagine what will happen when this is combined with speech recognition!

-- 
Lisa Brandt, PCC Disability Services
Accessibility Technician
Alternate Media Formats Technician
SE SCOMM 112 | SY CC 260

Assistive Technology Support and Appointments:
access-tech-group@pcc.edu
971-722-TECH (971-722-8324)
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From jiatyan at stanford.edu  Mon Nov  7 14:03:58 2016
From: jiatyan at stanford.edu (Jiatyan Chen)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Video voice description
In-Reply-To: <BY1PR03MB1356407B990BC96BE7BF7F34BDA70@BY1PR03MB1356.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BY1PR03MB1356407B990BC96BE7BF7F34BDA70@BY1PR03MB1356.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <48CAE861-F4E0-409E-BB6C-B157D79D27CD@stanford.edu>

Berkeley just published some tips.
https://webaccess.berkeley.edu/ask-pecan/descriptive-audio
https://webaccess.berkeley.edu/resources/tips/audio-description

--
Jiatyan Chen


> On 2016 Nov 07, at 09:26, Norwich, Lorraine S <lnorwich@bu.edu> wrote:
> 
> Good morning,
>  
> I am looking for help and direction on how to do voice description for videos for one of our students.  Any help would be great.
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Lorraine
>  
> Lorraine S. Norwich, BSME, MSIS 
> Assistant Director of Disability Services
> Boston University
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd Floor
> Boston, MA 02215
> lnorwich@bu.edu (email)
> 617-353-3658 (vox)
> 617-353-9646 (fax)
> www.bu.edu/disability (website)
>  
> _______________________________________________
> athen-list mailing list
> athen-list@mailman13.u.washington.edu
> http://mailman13.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list



From karen.sorensen at pcc.edu  Mon Nov  7 15:10:25 2016
From: karen.sorensen at pcc.edu (Karen Sorensen)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Video voice description
Message-ID: <CAALCsS5F405k=de_S6SS2d3Xo=R7xP5vLtr52h6514m0LV8NoQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Lorraine,
Do you mean audio description of the visual content in the video?
Here are two tools I know of, that might help:

   - YouDescribe: http://youdescribe.org/search.php (Works with youtube
   videos)
   - LiveDescribe https://livedescribe.com/pages/about (A tool you can
   download to add audio descriptions to any video, but web based tool only
   works with YouTube.

Karen M. Sorensen
Accessibility Advocate for Online Courses
www.pcc.edu/access
Portland Community College
971-722-4720
Twitter: @ksorensun
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From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Nov  7 15:29:49 2016
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Zoom Text Fusion reviews/recommendations
In-Reply-To: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>
References: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>
Message-ID: <auto-000069489023@mailfront2.g2host.com>

The AT guys, where I work say it is still a 
little rough around the edges and needs some time 
to mature. Also, as others have pointed out, with 
the mass-combination of companies, who knows for the future.

Dave

At 09:24 AM 11/4/2016, you wrote:
>Hi Colleagues,
>
>Has anyone used or purchased Zoom Text Fusion?  We are due to renew our
>Zoom Text license but uncertain if Fusion is worth the extra cost.  One of
>our student workers with low vision tried out Fusion but wasn?t too
>impressed.  Would love to hear people?s opinions.
>
>Thanks
>Kathy
>
>Kathy Cahill
>Associate Dean, Accessibility and Usability
>MIT
>Dept. of Undergraduate Education
>77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
>Cambridge MA 02139
>(617) 253-5111
>kcahill@mit.edu
>http://ux.mit.edu/


From jsuttondc at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 18:27:51 2016
From: jsuttondc at gmail.com (Jennifer Sutton)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] NAD Lawsuit Against Harvard and MIT Moves Forward,
 Obligation to ensure equal treatment applies in emerging
 technologies
Message-ID: <452f7340-5b31-e1e7-361f-fd94fc0026c0@gmail.com>

ATHENites and others...


NAD Lawsuit Against Harvard and MIT Moves Forward, Obligation to ensure 
equal treatment applies in emerging technologies
https://creeclaw.org/nad-lawsuit-against-harvard-and-mit-moves-forward/



From kcahill at mit.edu  Tue Nov  8 07:08:25 2016
From: kcahill at mit.edu (Kathleen Cahill)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Zoom Text Fusion reviews/recommendations
In-Reply-To: <auto-000069489023@mailfront2.g2host.com>
References: <D4421FF3.47CF1%kcahill@mit.edu>
	<auto-000069489023@mailfront2.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <D447547F.47E26%kcahill@mit.edu>

Thank you David and Matt, for your input on Zoom Text Fusion.

Kathy

Kathy Cahill
Associate Dean, Accessibility and Usability
MIT
Dept. of Undergraduate Education
77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
kcahill@mit.edu
http://ux.mit.edu/





On 11/7/16, 6:29 PM, "athen-list on behalf of David Andrews"
<athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu on behalf of
dandrews@visi.com> wrote:

>The AT guys, where I work say it is still a
>little rough around the edges and needs some time
>to mature. Also, as others have pointed out, with
>the mass-combination of companies, who knows for the future.
>
>Dave
>
>At 09:24 AM 11/4/2016, you wrote:
>>Hi Colleagues,
>>
>>Has anyone used or purchased Zoom Text Fusion?  We are due to renew our
>>Zoom Text license but uncertain if Fusion is worth the extra cost.  One
>>of
>>our student workers with low vision tried out Fusion but wasn?t too
>>impressed.  Would love to hear people?s opinions.
>>
>>Thanks
>>Kathy
>>
>>Kathy Cahill
>>Associate Dean, Accessibility and Usability
>>MIT
>>Dept. of Undergraduate Education
>>77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
>>Cambridge MA 02139
>>(617) 253-5111
>>kcahill@mit.edu
>>http://ux.mit.edu/
>
>_______________________________________________
>athen-list mailing list
>athen-list@mailman13.u.washington.edu
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From arodino at memphis.edu  Tue Nov  8 11:57:52 2016
From: arodino at memphis.edu (Amanda L Rodino (arodino))
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: UDL in Higher Education Conference: Call for Proposals
In-Reply-To: <30134602a0b7356b49a0fe981e0e78c1950.20161107140020@mail95.suw17.mcsv.net>
References: <30134602a0b7356b49a0fe981e0e78c1950.20161107140020@mail95.suw17.mcsv.net>
Message-ID: <CY4PR04MB0311F87C93751C7A4C1CC56CB7A60@CY4PR04MB0311.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>



From: University of Memphis [mailto:um3d=memphis.edu@mail95.suw17.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of University of Memphis
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 8:00 AM
To: Amanda L Rodino (arodino) <arodino@memphis.edu>
Subject: UDL in Higher Education Conference: Call for Proposals

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UDL in Higher Education Conference at the University of Memphis




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From Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu  Tue Nov  8 12:17:34 2016
From: Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu (Nast, Joseph M)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Video voice description
In-Reply-To: <CAALCsS5F405k=de_S6SS2d3Xo=R7xP5vLtr52h6514m0LV8NoQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAALCsS5F405k=de_S6SS2d3Xo=R7xP5vLtr52h6514m0LV8NoQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e0b86634e274420eb30d8bab5c002bc7@sovmwexmbx2.LSCS.prv>

Hi Lorraine,

You also might want to check out these resources from the Smith-Kettlewell VDRDC at the link below:

http://www.vdrdc.org/resources

Among other things, you?ll find the always-helpful Guidelines and Standards. VDRDC has their own YouTube channel! The excellently produced ?Do?s and Don?ts? videos are informative and concise enough to use as training material for staff or instructors IMO. (I?ve used them myself to train staff members.)

Hope that helps.


Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
office phone: 281.290.3207
office room number: CASA 109f
Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>

The information in this e-mail is legally privileged and confidential information intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above.



From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Karen Sorensen
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 5:10 PM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: [Athen] Video voice description

Hi Lorraine,
Do you mean audio description of the visual content in the video?
Here are two tools I know of, that might help:

  *   YouDescribe: http://youdescribe.org/search.php (Works with youtube videos)
  *   LiveDescribe https://livedescribe.com/pages/about (A tool you can download to add audio descriptions to any video, but web based tool only works with YouTube.
Karen M. Sorensen
Accessibility Advocate for Online Courses
www.pcc.edu/access<http://www.pcc.edu/access>
Portland Community College
971-722-4720
Twitter: @ksorensun

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From kaela.parks at pcc.edu  Tue Nov  8 13:19:18 2016
From: kaela.parks at pcc.edu (Kaela Parks)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] EAB's Student Success Collaborative
In-Reply-To: <CAJL_eQAreyxHEcKQxfOafRHdskPeGQNnMh9AZU+mu2vuEyw+VQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E8AC58F5BFA37446AA2067BFDAE266FD612438C6@ad-cc-mbx03>
	<CAJL_eQAreyxHEcKQxfOafRHdskPeGQNnMh9AZU+mu2vuEyw+VQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CADhE5ES07NaJio1VCO2nQtALM-FMrSi-=ePLS-ArNCTdM4rJsw@mail.gmail.com>

I just found this thread on the EAB Student Success Collaborative from back
in spring of '15 and am wondering if there is any fresh news on the
accessibility front. The short demo I saw was of a student interface that
relied heavily on drag and drop - I'll be asking for more info from the rep
but thought some of you may have more recent experience with it.

Thanks in advance for anything you can share,
Kaela


--
Kaela Parks, Director
Disability Services
Portland Community College
971-722-4868 kaela.parks@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/resources/disability

On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 7:02 AM, Greg Kraus <gdkraus@ncsu.edu> wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> I am actually evaluating it right now. From an accessibility
> perspective, all I can say currently is that their VPAT is dated. I
> will be getting access to the system shortly and will be able to test
> things out.
>
> In terms of who can actually use the product, my understanding is it
> is limited to campus administration and faculty advisors. In other
> words, neither the campus as a whole nor students will log in to
> access the system. If I find out something different during my testing
> I'll let you know.
>
> Greg
> --
> Greg Kraus
> University IT Accessibility Coordinator
> NC State University
> 919.513.4087
> gdkraus@ncsu.edu
> http://go.ncsu.edu/itaccess
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 5:16 PM, James Bailey <jbailey@uoregon.edu> wrote:
> > Hello All,
> >
> >
> >
> > My school is considering getting on board with EAB?s Student Success
> > Collaborative. Does anyone have accessibility experience with this
> platform?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks so much,
> >
> >
> >
> > James
> >
> >
> >
> > James Bailey M.S.
> >
> > Associate Director
> >
> > Accessible Education Center
> >
> > University of Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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From jhori at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov  8 15:08:17 2016
From: jhori at ucdavis.edu (Joshua Hori)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: UCLA Compliance Officer Search
In-Reply-To: <BN6PR08MB257811E59DD823060EA7BFB9BFA20@BN6PR08MB2578.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>
References: <0CC19509C3DB3E43A11D2DFBBC151C6EE72DD7@EM1A.ad.ucla.edu>
	<BN6PR08MB257811E59DD823060EA7BFB9BFA20@BN6PR08MB2578.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <BY2PR08MB173354C4A730251A2B7108D5A9A60@BY2PR08MB1733.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>

Sorry for any cross posting, please feel free to forward to interested parties.

Best,

Joshua

Dear Colleague,
I am the ADA Deputy Director for the UCLA campus.  I am writing to ask for your help in furthering the announcement of our search for an ADA Compliance Officer.  Attached is an informational flyer for this position.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for any assistance you can offer in this process.

Best regards,
Mauricio Baker-Mason
ADA Deputy Director
UCLA Student Affairs Administration

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From jhori at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov  8 15:57:59 2016
From: jhori at ucdavis.edu (Joshua Hori)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Oregon Health & Science University Job Posting - Please
	Share
In-Reply-To: <F3F5EFFB21703C47AB247126320A3C82718E9A6E@EXMB08.ohsu.edu>
References: <F3F5EFFB21703C47AB247126320A3C82718E9A6E@EXMB08.ohsu.edu>
Message-ID: <BY2PR08MB17337D6BCAC57816C985E471A9A60@BY2PR08MB1733.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>

Another position of interest!

Joshua

Here is the link to the job description for my position here Oregon Health & Science University:  Director, Office for Student Access<https://ais.ohsu.edu/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=372423295&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=55660&p_spid=79172&oapc=8&oas=NfHoY8PdK9Rnl4Hwr1MTiA..> - please share, or better yet, apply for the job!

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From jsuttondc at gmail.com  Tue Nov  8 16:06:03 2016
From: jsuttondc at gmail.com (Jennifer Sutton)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Disability rights advocates shift strategies to ensure
 equal rights in the digital age
Message-ID: <962eb5ac-71e2-daf2-0801-2c8fc2981f01@gmail.com>

For any who may not have seen this recent article from Inside Higher Ed.

Jennifer


Disability rights advocates shift strategies to ensure equal rights in 
the digital age

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/11/07/disability-rights-advocates-shift-strategies-ensure-equal-rights-digital-age?mc_cid=ffa0c4791c&mc_eid=755fe7aa16



From skeegan at ccctechcenter.org  Thu Nov 10 08:03:41 2016
From: skeegan at ccctechcenter.org (Sean Keegan)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Please vote in the ATHEN elections
Message-ID: <CADAROjuRPO_0kSzE39Jmzs4DhEsT7-7jDD8++AVC9uOhRY0sNw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

There is still the opportunity to vote in the ATHEN elections! Election
voting will close Wednesday, November 16th, 2016, at 12pm.

You should have received a notification by email to vote via Survey Monkey.
A reminder was sent on Monday, November 7. Please check your inbox or SPAM
folder if you missed it. It will take less than 5 minutes.

At this time, only about half of the ATHEN membership has voted. We can do
better!

If you did not receive an email notification and believe you are a current
ATHEN member, please contact either Sean Keegan (skeegan@ccctechcenter.org)
or Joe Humbert (joe@a11yeval.com).

Thank you,
Sean
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From skeegan at ccctechcenter.org  Thu Nov 10 08:58:18 2016
From: skeegan at ccctechcenter.org (Sean Keegan)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Annual Meeting - Thursday Nov 17, 5:30PM
Message-ID: <CADAROjvYQ5Z_MxnZ_iQU3UFy5tjJf3RogK_d_+L7rDX2u__hTg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

The ATHEN Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, November 17 at
5:30PM in Westminster
Ballroom III / IV.

Please note the change to THURSDAY evening at 5:30PM!

The general agenda is as follows:
- Introductions
- Presence of a quorum
- Financial report update
- Reading/approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
- Annual report of the preceding year's activities
- Unfinished business and committee reports
- Announcement of election results of the Executive Council
- New business
- Adjournment


The minutes of the 2015 ATHEN Annual Meeting are available online for your
review in advance of the meeting:
https://athenpro.org/content/minutes-athen-annual-meeting-2015

Take care,
Sean
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From hunziker at email.arizona.edu  Thu Nov 10 12:01:26 2016
From: hunziker at email.arizona.edu (Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker))
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Windows Magnifier - Blurry font
Message-ID: <3ab8bd8a699f4af78f81122c3b297b47@TURQUOISE.catnet.arizona.edu>

Hi all,

I am working with an employee to access items on her screen. While she doesn't have vision loss we've found that using the magnifier on certain programs helps focus on the content and ensure data is entered correctly.

Her set up includes Windows 10 and Dual monitors. I've tried both ZoomText and MAGic but neither one allows you to "dock" the magnification window with the dual monitor setup - it seems to lock in on that dual monitor feature. In trying to use the built-in Windows magnifier, it acts the way we want by docking on only one screen, at the top of the monitor. However the font becomes blurry if we try to decrease magnification below the standard 200%. We've checked and unchecked ClearType Font to see if that made a difference and it didn't.

Do you have any suggestions for tools or a fix for the blurry font in the Magnifier window, a software option or configuration of ZoomText or MAGic?

Thanks!

Dawn

~~
Dawn Hunziker
IT Accessibility Consultant

Disability Resource Center
520-626-9409
hunziker@email.arizona.edu<mailto:hunziker@email.arizona.edu>

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From jsuttondc at gmail.com  Sat Nov 12 11:36:39 2016
From: jsuttondc at gmail.com (Jennifer Sutton)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] new link for Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool
Message-ID: <8a0edf1f-691e-db39-fd18-72dab2c50b65@gmail.com>

ATHENites and others:


Thought those of you who use and/or reference the Photosensitive 
Epilepsy Analysis Tool in your resources/on websites might like to 
update to this link:

http://trace.umd.edu/peat


Jennifer



From Matt.McCubbin at umb.edu  Mon Nov 14 07:27:14 2016
From: Matt.McCubbin at umb.edu (Matt McCubbin)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Windows Magnifier - Blurry font
In-Reply-To: <3ab8bd8a699f4af78f81122c3b297b47@TURQUOISE.catnet.arizona.edu>
References: <3ab8bd8a699f4af78f81122c3b297b47@TURQUOISE.catnet.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <CY1PR01MB218605A99D769EF0BA7F5886E7BC0@CY1PR01MB2186.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Hi Dawn,
The issues you outlined with the built-in Windows Magnifier may have to do with some display scaling problems in Windows 10, particularly with hi resolution monitors. This page outlines a tweak as a possible workaround, and offers a utility to make the change permanent.
http://windows10_dpi_blurry_fix.xpexplorer.com/
You could also try contacting the MS Disability Answer Desk at
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/answerdesk/accessibility

Hope this helps!
All the best,
Matt

Matt McCubbin
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology Services
University of Massachusetts Boston
617-287-5243

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 3:01 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Windows Magnifier - Blurry font

Hi all,

I am working with an employee to access items on her screen. While she doesn't have vision loss we've found that using the magnifier on certain programs helps focus on the content and ensure data is entered correctly.

Her set up includes Windows 10 and Dual monitors. I've tried both ZoomText and MAGic but neither one allows you to "dock" the magnification window with the dual monitor setup - it seems to lock in on that dual monitor feature. In trying to use the built-in Windows magnifier, it acts the way we want by docking on only one screen, at the top of the monitor. However the font becomes blurry if we try to decrease magnification below the standard 200%. We've checked and unchecked ClearType Font to see if that made a difference and it didn't.

Do you have any suggestions for tools or a fix for the blurry font in the Magnifier window, a software option or configuration of ZoomText or MAGic?

Thanks!

Dawn

~~
Dawn Hunziker
IT Accessibility Consultant

Disability Resource Center
520-626-9409
hunziker@email.arizona.edu<mailto:hunziker@email.arizona.edu>

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From jsuttondc at gmail.com  Tue Nov 15 12:33:17 2016
From: jsuttondc at gmail.com (Jennifer Sutton)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Section 508 & a new Voluntary Product Accessibility
 Template (VPAT) - Suggestions from state gov & higher ed.
Message-ID: <ee3538a5-03e9-065c-a8f0-b9b440d825d5@gmail.com>

Fyi, to ATHENites and others:


Section 508 & a new Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) - 
Suggestions from state gov & higher ed.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/section-508-new-voluntary-product-accessibility-template-jim-tobias


From sarah.bourne at mass.gov  Tue Nov 15 12:45:19 2016
From: sarah.bourne at mass.gov (Bourne, Sarah (MASSIT))
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Section 508 & a new Voluntary Product Accessibility
 Template (VPAT) - Suggestions from state gov & higher ed.
In-Reply-To: <ee3538a5-03e9-065c-a8f0-b9b440d825d5@gmail.com>
References: <ee3538a5-03e9-065c-a8f0-b9b440d825d5@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ac0bbdc70fd4fada78f62c9b2093805@ES-CHL-EMR-06.es.govt.state.ma.us>

Thank you for sharing that, Jennifer.  As one of the signatories, I should have to do so myself!
I would like to encourage any of you who rely on VPATs as part of your process for acquiring accessible tech to consider adding your signature.  Or feel free to crib the parts you agree with and submit yourself at the ITI website.  There are links on this page for seeing their proposed VPAT v. 2 and a survey for feedback: http://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/

sb
Sarah E. Bourne
Director of IT Accessibility, MassIT 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1 Ashburton Pl. rm 811 Boston MA 02108
617-626-4502 
sarah.bourne@mass.gov 
http://www.mass.gov/MassIT


-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sutton
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 3:33 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] Section 508 & a new Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) - Suggestions from state gov & higher ed.

Fyi, to ATHENites and others:


Section 508 & a new Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) - Suggestions from state gov & higher ed.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/section-508-new-voluntary-product-accessibility-template-jim-tobias 

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From carolyn.dorr at uni.edu  Thu Nov 17 06:56:31 2016
From: carolyn.dorr at uni.edu (Carolyn Dorr)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
Message-ID: <AED4F363-A2BF-4977-B10E-B38C7CDB2D39@uni.edu>

Colleagues,
(Sorry for cross-posting)
I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
==============================
Carolyn Dorr
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology-Client Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301


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From gerard at gonzaga.edu  Thu Nov 17 09:49:34 2016
From: gerard at gonzaga.edu (Gerard, Carly)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Perusall and Accessibility?
Message-ID: <DM5PR07MB2890E3C3EA5214CC304166F4DCB10@DM5PR07MB2890.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

Hi everyone,

An instructor asked about the possibility of using Perusall-a platform where instructors can post documents/textbooks and students can annotate interactively-and wondered if it would be accessible. The instructor heard it was used by Harvard. I haven't heard of it, but has anyone else used it? If you have, were there issues?

CARLY GERARD
EIT Accessibility Technician
ITS

WORK (509) 313-5826
MOBILE (360) 319-1319
EMAIL eita@gonzaga.edu<mailto:eita@gonzaga.edu>
EMAIL gerard@gonzaga.edu<mailto:gerard@gonzaga.edu>

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From kimberley.smith at sfcollege.edu  Fri Nov 18 10:23:36 2016
From: kimberley.smith at sfcollege.edu (Kimberley Smith)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software (Carolyn Dorr)
Message-ID: <BLUPR05MB9640AC186BD976352DA2A7EF1B00@BLUPR05MB964.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

I would connect with those specific students and find out what they are having concerns with. Once students get training (and maybe help setting up PDF Aloud and turning on the "Read the Web" option) on their preferred device, I've seen students really prefer it over Kurzweil.

Kimberley J. Smith
Access Specialist, Disabilities Resource Center
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd St.
Building S, room 233
Gainesville, FL 32606
352-395-4429 (voice)
352-395-4100 (fax)

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   1. Literacy software (Carolyn Dorr)
   2. Perusall and Accessibility? (Gerard, Carly)


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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:56:31 -0600
From: Carolyn Dorr <carolyn.dorr@uni.edu>
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
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Colleagues,
(Sorry for cross-posting)
I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
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Carolyn Dorr
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology-Client Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301


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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:49:34 +0000
From: "Gerard, Carly" <gerard@gonzaga.edu>
To: "ATHEN (athen-list@u.washington.edu)"
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Subject: [Athen] Perusall and Accessibility?
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Hi everyone,

An instructor asked about the possibility of using Perusall-a platform where instructors can post documents/textbooks and students can annotate interactively-and wondered if it would be accessible. The instructor heard it was used by Harvard. I haven't heard of it, but has anyone else used it? If you have, were there issues?

CARLY GERARD
EIT Accessibility Technician
ITS

WORK (509) 313-5826
MOBILE (360) 319-1319
EMAIL eita@gonzaga.edu<mailto:eita@gonzaga.edu>
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From schwarte at purdue.edu  Sun Nov 20 15:03:14 2016
From: schwarte at purdue.edu (Schwarte, David M.)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
In-Reply-To: <AED4F363-A2BF-4977-B10E-B38C7CDB2D39@uni.edu>
References: <AED4F363-A2BF-4977-B10E-B38C7CDB2D39@uni.edu>
Message-ID: <d025891168694e4d8c88ed94d121ff65@wppexc06.purdue.lcl>

Hello,

Until recently, we used both RWG and K3000.  We are now using RWG and a DAISy reader.  I was fortunate to have student staff on both sides of this question a few years ago.  I could really try to get an idea of why there was a difference of opinion.  Students who are more easily distractible seem to prefer a closed environment, such as Kurzweil 3000.  Everything the student uses in Kurzweil 3000 has exactly the same interface.  Other students seem to prefer Read & Write Gold, since they can read text without moving it or opening it in another program.  My observations are far from being scientific, but since we had the DAISy option for our students who have visual issues, I decided to actually talk with new e-text users, instead of just telling them what they should use.  The students who are most concerned about distractions, complex formatting, lots of colors etc., seem to do better with the DAISy Reader with a more simple interface.  I always leave the final choice up to the student.  Students who I thought would do better with the DAISy reader, but decided to use Read & Write gold, usually come back to discuss their options later.  I should mention that I am not part of a DSS office and I don?t have access to any information about a student?s disability diagnosis.  Some students who tell me they have ADD or ADHD still do better with Read & Write Gold.  I usually listen for comments like ?I really hate books with lots of sidebars and multi-column text.?

I think of this similarly to the early days of text-to-speech systems, where they were all designed for people who had visual impairments.  Some students who had other types of disabilities felt programs like Kurzweil 3000 and WYNN were great steps forward.  I tried to make my life more simple by finding a compromise program that would work for everyone.  I eventually decided I needed to support two programs.  I think I am in the same boat again.  Instead of the difference being a basic diagnosis, the dividing line between the two types of e-text readers will need to be based more on the specific user.

David Schwarte


David Schwarte
Assistive Technology Specialist
128 Memorial Mall Dr. Rm. 111
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone:  765-494-4387
E-mail:  Schwarte@purdue.edu

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carolyn Dorr
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:57 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software

Colleagues,
(Sorry for cross-posting)
I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
==============================
Carolyn Dorr
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology-Client Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301


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From rsthompson2 at ua.edu  Mon Nov 21 06:39:09 2016
From: rsthompson2 at ua.edu (Thompson, Rachel)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 508 refresh info
Message-ID: <DE4958E62C5A034E914827268ED7D4727D590527@EX10MBN01.ua-net.ua.edu>

Hi, all.

A colleague has asked me where she could find current and clear information about the Section 508 refresh, its potential inclusion of WCAG, and what it will mean for her institution. Where would you send her?

Thanks,
Rachel

Dr. Rachel S. Thompson
Director, Emerging Technology and Accessibility
The Center for Instructional Technology
The University of Alabama
110 Russell Hall
Box 870248
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone 205-348-0216
rsthompson2@ua.edu | http://cit.ua.edu | http://accessibility.ua.edu

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From sarah.bourne at mass.gov  Mon Nov 21 06:51:41 2016
From: sarah.bourne at mass.gov (Bourne, Sarah (MASSIT))
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 508 refresh info
In-Reply-To: <DE4958E62C5A034E914827268ED7D4727D590527@EX10MBN01.ua-net.ua.edu>
References: <DE4958E62C5A034E914827268ED7D4727D590527@EX10MBN01.ua-net.ua.edu>
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SSB BART has been publishing information on the progress (or lack thereof) of the Section 508 refresh.  See for instance:
http://www.ssbbartgroup.com/blog/update-section-508-refresh-timeline/
508 pertains specifically to federal agencies, so it may not be directly applicable to her institution.

The DOJ's work on establishing regulations for ADA Title II for information technology is something else she should be keeping an eye on, as it explicitly covers public institutions of higher ed.  They recently completed the public comment period for a "Supplemental Advanced Notice of Rule Making" (SANPRM), but they are still loading the comments received<https://www.regulations.gov/docketBrowser?rpp=50&so=DESC&sb=postedDate&po=0&dct=PS&D=DOJ-CRT-2016-0009>. (Mine isn't up yet, for instance.)

Sarah E. Bourne
Director of IT Accessibility, MassIT
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1 Ashburton Pl. rm 811 Boston MA 02108
617-626-4502
sarah.bourne@mass.gov<mailto:sarah.bourne@mass.gov>
http://www.mass.gov/MassIT

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Thompson, Rachel
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 9:39 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] 508 refresh info

Hi, all.

A colleague has asked me where she could find current and clear information about the Section 508 refresh, its potential inclusion of WCAG, and what it will mean for her institution. Where would you send her?

Thanks,
Rachel

Dr. Rachel S. Thompson
Director, Emerging Technology and Accessibility
The Center for Instructional Technology
The University of Alabama
110 Russell Hall
Box 870248
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone 205-348-0216
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From Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu  Mon Nov 21 10:58:28 2016
From: Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu (Nast, Joseph M)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
In-Reply-To: <d025891168694e4d8c88ed94d121ff65@wppexc06.purdue.lcl>
References: <AED4F363-A2BF-4977-B10E-B38C7CDB2D39@uni.edu>
	<d025891168694e4d8c88ed94d121ff65@wppexc06.purdue.lcl>
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Greetings,

I agree with David that effective literacy help solutions depend on the individual and their current contextual needs. Many of my students generally prefer R&WG to Kurzweil 3000 for reading. However, some who have more profound difficulties with writing find Kurzweil fits their needs better when taking writing-assignment-heavy courses.

FYI here's a link to a comparison chart; it's a little dated, but it gives you a nice "bird's eye view" feature comparison of Kurzweil, R&WG, ClaroRead and WYNN:

http://www.spectronics.com.au/downloads/faqs/Literacy-Support-Software-Comparison-Chart.pdf

Fortunately, we have the luxury of employing both systems at Lone Star College, but it'd be a hard call if I had to choose one or the other. If pressed, I would probably go with R&WG, simply because:

- I can use the Managed version in our assessment center instead of providing a human reader, and
- the fact that new users find it easier to pick up quickly.

However, I'd definitely miss Kurzweil's more extensive writing help features like draft and outline templates, as well as its versatile mind-mapping options.

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope it helps!


Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
office phone: 281.290.3207
office room number: CASA 109f
Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>

The information in this e-mail is legally privileged and confidential information intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above.




From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Schwarte, David M.
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 5:03 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Literacy software

Hello,

Until recently, we used both RWG and K3000.  We are now using RWG and a DAISy reader.  I was fortunate to have student staff on both sides of this question a few years ago.  I could really try to get an idea of why there was a difference of opinion.  Students who are more easily distractible seem to prefer a closed environment, such as Kurzweil 3000.  Everything the student uses in Kurzweil 3000 has exactly the same interface.  Other students seem to prefer Read & Write Gold, since they can read text without moving it or opening it in another program.  My observations are far from being scientific, but since we had the DAISy option for our students who have visual issues, I decided to actually talk with new e-text users, instead of just telling them what they should use.  The students who are most concerned about distractions, complex formatting, lots of colors etc., seem to do better with the DAISy Reader with a more simple interface.  I always leave the final choice up to the student.  Students who I thought would do better with the DAISy reader, but decided to use Read & Write gold, usually come back to discuss their options later.  I should mention that I am not part of a DSS office and I don?t have access to any information about a student?s disability diagnosis.  Some students who tell me they have ADD or ADHD still do better with Read & Write Gold.  I usually listen for comments like ?I really hate books with lots of sidebars and multi-column text.?

I think of this similarly to the early days of text-to-speech systems, where they were all designed for people who had visual impairments.  Some students who had other types of disabilities felt programs like Kurzweil 3000 and WYNN were great steps forward.  I tried to make my life more simple by finding a compromise program that would work for everyone.  I eventually decided I needed to support two programs.  I think I am in the same boat again.  Instead of the difference being a basic diagnosis, the dividing line between the two types of e-text readers will need to be based more on the specific user.

David Schwarte


David Schwarte
Assistive Technology Specialist
128 Memorial Mall Dr. Rm. 111
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone:  765-494-4387
E-mail:  Schwarte@purdue.edu<mailto:Schwarte@purdue.edu>

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carolyn Dorr
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:57 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software

Colleagues,
(Sorry for cross-posting)
I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
==============================
Carolyn Dorr
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology-Client Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301


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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Mon Nov 21 12:00:50 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Disability Resource Center Supervisor position open
In-Reply-To: <LYRIS-2591-1328652-2016.11.19-11.59.24--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <LYRIS-2591-1328652-2016.11.19-11.59.24--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
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----Original Message-----
From: Teresa Ong [mailto: ongteresa@foothill.edu] 
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2016 11:53 AM
Subject: Disability Resource Center Supervisor position open

Hi Everyone, 
We are looking for a Supervisor for Disability Resource Center at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.  We have a great team, beautiful center and awesome students. 

If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward the job posting to them. 

http://bit.ly/2g8hBn8 

Thanks!

***
Description

Starting Salary: $6,377.63 (per month) plus benefits; Salary Grade: C4-61
Full Salary Range:  $6,377.63 ? $8,529.10 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified supervisor position above.

JOB SUMMARY:
 The supervisor is responsible for the operational success of Disability Resource Center ensuring staff and technology development, budget oversight as well as smooth program delivery.  The Supervisor is accountable for creating a positive learning community that assists students with disabilities and will involve a high volume of contact with students, college personnel and the general public.  The incumbent will report to the Dean of Disability Resource Center and Veterans.

DEFINITION:  
 Under the direction of the Dean of Disability Resource Center and Veterans Programs, formulate and implement program plans and goals for on-campus and off-campus Disability Resource Center (DRC); coordinate program planning, establish priorities and develop services and operational procedures.  Provide for program reporting and accountability; provide work direction and guidance to other program personnel; evaluate assigned personnel; and establish and monitor program budgets.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Provide overall direction and guidance to the day-to-day operation, problem solving, and decision-making of on-campus and off-campus programs run by Disability Resource Center; implement program policies and directive according to District, federal and state guidelines.
2.Supervise and coordinate the delivery of mandated academic support services, respond to academic accommodation issues in a timely manner.
3.Supervise all technical specifications required for disability service provision including adaptive technology and alternative media.
4.Interview, select and hire employees; supervise, assign, direct and schedule work activities; explain how duties are to be carried out.
5.Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; effectively communicate how the performance of duties will be measured; recommend promotions and rewards for service.
6.Approve monthly time and attendance records and approve requests for time off and additional time worked, including any overtime worked and compensatory time worked/taken.
7.Address and resolve a wide variety of concerns and complaints; adjust grievances; recommend transfers and reassignments.
8.Counsel employees; address performance problems through corrective disciplinary action; suspend and/or terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
9.Plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training for assigned personnel; develop and initiate departmental activities, orientations and in-services to review policies and procedures of the program, the College and changes on State regulations.
10.Formulate and implement program plans and goals for DRC?s off-campus Community Based program; coordinate program planning, establish priorities and develop services and operational procedures.
11.Assist the Dean in conducting community needs assessments and recommend appropriate course offerings; develop and coordinate quarterly schedule of classes for off-campus locations; review existing programs and course offerings and implement changes as needed; monitor program budget.
12.Supervise and evaluate the performance of temporary staff, student workers, interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training for subordinates.
13.Research, maintain, modify and improve academic accommodations delivery systems and methods for students with disabilities.
14.Develop, organize and implement outreach activities to promote programs and services; conduct presentations as necessary; develop workshop materials, promotional materials, an other program documentation.
15.Initiate departmental activities, orientations and in-services to review policies and procedures of the program, the College and changes on State regulations.
16.Keep current and research emerging trends in the field, including software available for students with disabilities to enhance retention and success; in consultation with DRC specialists and counselors, make recommendations for purchase of adaptive software and equipment.
17.Coordinate and assemble State reporting and accountability data for DRC; administer the preparation of quarterly and annual State reports (i.e. MIS reporting) to determine categorical funding of the division; provide regular reports to management as requested.
18.Assure compliance with federal and state guidelines, Title 5, Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act, Section 508 of the Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
19.Ensure program expenditures are within allocated budgets; monitor budgets; propose budget changes and participate in budget projection applications as necessary; prepare fund applications; prepare grant requests ad serve as the primary contact for large programs or multi-programs.
20.Assist in the investigation and response to Office of Civil Rights complaints.
21.Performs complex analysis; prepares special reports and makes presentations as needed.
22.Oversee the preparation and maintenance of DRC records, documents and other related reports to assure compliance with state and local guidelines; compile records for the division for on-site program evaluations as scheduled.
23.Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
24.Perform related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:
1.Federal, State and District laws and regulations governing educational and employment programs for persons with disabilities.
2.Development and assessment of special education programs.
3.Budget preparation and control.
4.Special Education instructional materials, curriculum and methodology.
5.Oral and written communication skills.
6.District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
7.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
8.Operation of a computer and related office equipment.
9.Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:
1.Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2.Formulate and implement program plans and goals for off-campus DSP&S.
3.Coordinate program planning, establish priorities and develop services and operational procedures.
4.Train, oversee and evaluate personnel.
5.Assess needs of students with disabilities and determine appropriate educational accommodations and strategies.
6.Coordinate with community agencies regarding serving the needs of persons with disabilities.
7.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
9.Maintain records and prepare reports.
10.Train and provide work direction to others.
11.Meet schedules and time lines.
12.Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
13.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2.Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor?s degree in special education or related field AND five (5) years in program coordination, outreach, recruitment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Two (2) years experience with Banner/Ellucian student information systems. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:
1.Office environment.
2.Constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities:
1.Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
2.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
3.Vision to read various materials.
4.Standing for extended periods of time.
5.Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
6.Lift light to moderate objects up to 30 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:
1.A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2.A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.  
3.A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application.  Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted.  For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.  

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission.  We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date.  You may also visit our ?Applicant Information? to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-months per year
Starting date:  As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:
 Employment Services
 Foothill-De Anza Community College District
 12345 El Monte Road
 Los Altos Hills, California 94022
 (650) 949-6217

Email: employment@fhda.edu
 http://hr.fhda.edu/
- See more at: http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHDA&cws=1&rid=1595#sthash.BsLAByZt.dpuf



From gdietrich at htctu.net  Mon Nov 21 12:36:18 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Full time LD Specialist - recruitment help
In-Reply-To: <LYRIS-14266-1328502-2016.11.17-17.16.14--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <LYRIS-14266-1328502-2016.11.17-17.16.14--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
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Please forgive cross-posts

 

From: Patricia Flores-Charter [mailto:pflores@swccd.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 5:19 PM
Subject: FW: Full time LD Specialist - recruitment help
Importance: High

 

Good Afternoon,

There is an opening at a great college for a fulltime LD Specialist.  Please
see the link below.  Please pass this on to LD Specialists in your areas.

 

Patricia Flores-Charter, MA

Bilingual Learning Disability Specialist

Director, Disability Support Services

Southwestern College

 

From: Matthews, Melissa [matthewsm@smccd.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 10:52 AM
To: Kim D'Arcy
Subject: Full time LD Specialist - recruitment help

Kim, 

 

I'm the coordinator for the DRC Program at Skyline College in San Bruno.
Skyline is seeking a full time, tenure track LD Specialist. We have been
having a difficult time recruiting a qualified pool of applicants. I was
hoping you might have some guidance on the best way to recruit for
individuals who have completed the LDESM program and are seeking a full time
position. We are also willing to consider individuals who are eligible to
complete the LDESM program, but have not yet done so. I would love to have
your feedback on the best way to generate interest in this position. 

Here's the job posting: https://jobs.smccd.edu/postings/2086

 

 

Thanks so much, 

 

Melissa N. Matthews

Disability Resource Center

Counselor/Coordinator

Skyline College 

Ph: 650.738.4279

F: 650.738.4228

 

Skyline's Mission:

To empower and transform a global community of learners

 

 

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From: vanessa.preast at dmu.edu (Preast, Vanessa)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation
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Hello ATHENites,

I?d really appreciate if the experienced document and content remediators out there can help me estimate how long a person (probably a faculty member) can expect to spend making each of the following accessible.

These estimates would help me to report some estimated timeline and resource needs for us to make our online course content accessible.

How many hours are each of the following likely to require?


1.      A 30-slide PowerPoint with images, animated shapes, color contrast challenges

2.      A 2-page Word document with text boxes, images, tables, lists, no headings

3.      A 2-page PDF document made from above Word document

4.      A 10-page PDF journal article from a publisher

5.      Captioning a 2-minute video

6.      300-word Course Welcome message in HTML built in the Learning Management System?s HTML-editor (possible misuse of color, link naming, font sizes/types and headings)

Thanks,
Vanessa





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From chagnon at pubcom.com  Mon Nov 21 18:20:21 2016
From: chagnon at pubcom.com (Chagnon | PubCom)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation
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Hmm.

I?d ask a different question.

 

How much time it would take to make the Word, PowerPoint, PDF documents the right way by the authors? Then there would be little need to remediate the PDFs. The answer to that question is ?not much longer than what authors are spending now doing it the wrong way.?

 

So why build lousy PDFs to begin with? Why not make documents the right way from the start?

 

You can instead:

*       Design templates in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, etc. so that authors can create accessible documents themselves.

*       Give a short course to your faculty on how to created accessible documents using your templates.

*       Create an online user guide on how to use the templates.

*       End up with PDFs from your faculty that are compliant or need minor remediation.

 

In case you still want an answer to your original question, our firm does remediation and our estimate is usually ?it depends.? Depends upon:

*       How complex the document is.

*       How well the author knew Word, PowerPoint, InDesign?s tools.

*       How many hyperlinks, graphics, tables, footnotes, text boxes, etc. are in the document.

 

There are so many variables that it?s difficult to have a ?stock? per page estimate.

 

Our firm also teaches authors how to create accessible documents. We create templates for them to use. And we teach support staff how to make templates for their staff/faculty to use. And we write user guides. 

 

We?d rather teach people how to do it right rather than continually remediate documents over and over and over and over and over and ?

 

--Bevi Chagnon

 

? ? ?

Bevi Chagnon |  <http://www.pubcom.com/> www.PubCom.com 

Technologists, Consultants, Trainers, Designers, and Developers

for publishing & communication

| Acrobat PDF | Print | EPUBS | Sec. 508 Accessibility |

? ? ?

 

 

 

 

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Preast, Vanessa
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 7:57 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation

 

Hello ATHENites,

 

I?d really appreciate if the experienced document and content remediators out there can help me estimate how long a person (probably a faculty member) can expect to spend making each of the following accessible. 

 

These estimates would help me to report some estimated timeline and resource needs for us to make our online course content accessible. 

 

How many hours are each of the following likely to require?

 

1.     A 30-slide PowerPoint with images, animated shapes, color contrast challenges

2.     A 2-page Word document with text boxes, images, tables, lists, no headings

3.     A 2-page PDF document made from above Word document

4.     A 10-page PDF journal article from a publisher

5.     Captioning a 2-minute video

6.     300-word Course Welcome message in HTML built in the Learning Management System?s HTML-editor (possible misuse of color, link naming, font sizes/types and headings)

 

Thanks,

Vanessa

 

 

 

 

 

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From vanessa.preast at dmu.edu  Mon Nov 21 20:25:04 2016
From: vanessa.preast at dmu.edu (Preast, Vanessa)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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Hello,

I'm still new to the field of accessibility and accommodation. My area is to help faculty make their course content more accessible from a Universal Design standpoint, and I don't deal with student accommodations. I'm particularly unfamiliar with any legalities and confidentiality related to student accommodation. I'm a bit confused about what is allowed when accommodation intersects with accessibility.

A recent conversation related to the following topics left me confused. Perhaps this community can provide some insight. Please excuse me if these seem like stupid questions.


*         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?



o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed extra time on tests.

o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of disabilities and the types of accommodations used?



*         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?



o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights, especially if there are no copyright concerns?



*         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course accessibility team?)


*         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the institution?

o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities? (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the program.)

If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and clear manner, please let me know where I should look.

Thanks,
Vanessa
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From: vanessa.preast at dmu.edu (Preast, Vanessa)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation
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I completely agree that making them correctly from the beginning is best. I?m working on trying to ensure that any new content they make is done with accessibility in mind by providing resources and training.

The problem is that we already have a bunch of ones made the wrong way that need to be fixed. So I?d still need to know how long it takes to fix the poor ones.

I estimated about 200-300 hours for remediating a single online course, and I got shocked responses from one person, who wanted me to inquire with the experts to see if this is accurate. It took me 15-20 hours to remediate one 30-slide PowerPoint, and I don?t know if that is typical or just because I?m a slow novice.

Thanks,
Vanessa

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chagnon | PubCom
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 8:20 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation

Hmm.
I?d ask a different question.

How much time it would take to make the Word, PowerPoint, PDF documents the right way by the authors? Then there would be little need to remediate the PDFs. The answer to that question is ?not much longer than what authors are spending now doing it the wrong way.?

So why build lousy PDFs to begin with? Why not make documents the right way from the start?

You can instead:

?         Design templates in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, etc. so that authors can create accessible documents themselves.

?         Give a short course to your faculty on how to created accessible documents using your templates.

?         Create an online user guide on how to use the templates.

?         End up with PDFs from your faculty that are compliant or need minor remediation.

In case you still want an answer to your original question, our firm does remediation and our estimate is usually ?it depends.? Depends upon:

?         How complex the document is.

?         How well the author knew Word, PowerPoint, InDesign?s tools.

?         How many hyperlinks, graphics, tables, footnotes, text boxes, etc. are in the document.

There are so many variables that it?s difficult to have a ?stock? per page estimate.

Our firm also teaches authors how to create accessible documents. We create templates for them to use. And we teach support staff how to make templates for their staff/faculty to use. And we write user guides.

We?d rather teach people how to do it right rather than continually remediate documents over and over and over and over and over and ?

--Bevi Chagnon

? ? ?
Bevi Chagnon | www.PubCom.com<http://www.pubcom.com/>
Technologists, Consultants, Trainers, Designers, and Developers
for publishing & communication
| Acrobat PDF | Print | EPUBS | Sec. 508 Accessibility |
? ? ?




From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Preast, Vanessa
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 7:57 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu>>
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation

Hello ATHENites,

I?d really appreciate if the experienced document and content remediators out there can help me estimate how long a person (probably a faculty member) can expect to spend making each of the following accessible.

These estimates would help me to report some estimated timeline and resource needs for us to make our online course content accessible.

How many hours are each of the following likely to require?


1.      A 30-slide PowerPoint with images, animated shapes, color contrast challenges

2.      A 2-page Word document with text boxes, images, tables, lists, no headings

3.      A 2-page PDF document made from above Word document

4.      A 10-page PDF journal article from a publisher

5.      Captioning a 2-minute video

6.      300-word Course Welcome message in HTML built in the Learning Management System?s HTML-editor (possible misuse of color, link naming, font sizes/types and headings)

Thanks,
Vanessa





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From: lissner.2 at osu.edu (Lissner, Scott)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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Vanessa asks:


?         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?



o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed extra time on tests.

o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of disabilities and the types of accommodations used?


Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race, gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it.




?         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?



o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights, especially if there are no copyright concerns?


Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it



?         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course accessibility team?)


Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.


?         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the institution?

o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities? (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the program.)


Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the information above serves

If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and clear manner, please let me know where I should look.

Try the AHEAD conference this summer.

Thanks,
Vanessa
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From: vanessa.preast at dmu.edu (Preast, Vanessa)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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Thank you very much.  It sounds like we have a great deal of flexibility to share compiled (de-identified) data about accommodations with instructors and other areas on campus, especially if our intention is to be proactive and supportive in making content accessible.

I do not want to violate any laws or students' rights. I do want to make recommendations to the institution that would allow us to prioritize our initial accessibility efforts & resources by identifying our highest need areas and making those areas accessible first. Thus it is helpful to know what information we can share with whom.

Thanks,
Vanessa


From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Lissner, Scott
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 10:52 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?


Vanessa asks:


*         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?



o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed extra time on tests.

o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of disabilities and the types of accommodations used?



Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race, gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it.





*         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?



o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights, especially if there are no copyright concerns?



Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it





*         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course accessibility team?)



Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.


*         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the institution?

o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities? (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the program.)



Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the information above serves

If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and clear manner, please let me know where I should look.

Try the AHEAD conference this summer.


Thanks,
Vanessa
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From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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Hello!

You've asked very good questions and have definitely put thought into
them.  I would like to offer the following viewpoint. The goal of
accommodations is to remove barriers that a student may encounter in a
course. To that end, faculty (or instructional designers) do not typically
need to know the specific disability when they are notified that
accommodations are needed. Faculty DO need to know what accommodations will
alleviate barriers for a student, and then assistance on how to achieve
that goal.

In regards to reporting, one thing to be cautious about data is that is
does not include any which could be used to identify a specific student.
This is especially true if the data will be shared with entities outside of
your immediate office. It truly does depend on the goals for data
collection and interpretation.

Kind regards,

Heidi

+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 ph --- 479.575.7445 fax --- 479.575.3646 tdd
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+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104
479.575.7445 fax
479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++

On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 8:42 AM, Preast, Vanessa <vanessa.preast@dmu.edu>
wrote:

> Thank you very much.  It sounds like we have a great deal of flexibility
> to share compiled (de-identified) data about accommodations with
> instructors and other areas on campus, especially if our intention is to be
> proactive and supportive in making content accessible.
>
>
>
> I do not want to violate any laws or students? rights. I do want to make
> recommendations to the institution that would allow us to prioritize our
> initial accessibility efforts & resources by identifying our highest need
> areas and making those areas accessible first. Thus it is helpful to know
> what information we can share with whom.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vanessa
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Lissner, Scott
> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2016 10:52 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is
> acceptable?
>
>
>
>
>
> Vanessa asks:
>
>
>
> ?         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports
> that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and
> requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?
>
>
>
> o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket
> weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed
> extra time on tests.
>
> o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution
> allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of
> disabilities and the types of accommodations used?
>
>
>
> *Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If
> the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for
> accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide
> to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of
> those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race,
> gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it*.
>
>
>
>
>
> ?         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that
> a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester
> and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility
> team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the
> student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?
>
>
>
> o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to
> captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created
> Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the
> instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents
> available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an
> accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights,
> especially if there are no copyright concerns?
>
>
>
> *Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need
> is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is
> "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it *
>
>
>
>
>
> ?         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations
> allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has
> an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach
> out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What
> information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course
> accessibility team?)
>
>
>
> *Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.*
>
>
>
> ?         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility
> remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the
> institution?
>
> o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility
> remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities?
> (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color
> contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had
> students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the
> program.)
>
>
>
> *Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the
> information above serves*
>
>
>
> If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and
> clear manner, please let me know where I should look.
>
>
>
> Try the AHEAD conference this summer.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vanessa
>
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From: Cindy.Poore-Pariseau at bristolcc.edu (Poore-Pariseau, Cindy)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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Another thing to consider in terms of how the data is used, is how to ensure that readers understand that numbers do not tell the whole story.  For example, 1 student who is blind or D/HH could be equivalent (in work load) to 10 students with ADHD.

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Heidi Scher
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 11:01 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?

Hello!

You've asked very good questions and have definitely put thought into them.  I would like to offer the following viewpoint. The goal of accommodations is to remove barriers that a student may encounter in a course. To that end, faculty (or instructional designers) do not typically need to know the specific disability when they are notified that accommodations are needed. Faculty DO need to know what accommodations will alleviate barriers for a student, and then assistance on how to achieve that goal.

In regards to reporting, one thing to be cautious about data is that is does not include any which could be used to identify a specific student. This is especially true if the data will be shared with entities outside of your immediate office. It truly does depend on the goals for data collection and interpretation.

Kind regards,

Heidi

+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 ph --- 479.575.7445 fax --- 479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++





+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104
479.575.7445 fax
479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++

On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 8:42 AM, Preast, Vanessa <vanessa.preast@dmu.edu<mailto:vanessa.preast@dmu.edu>> wrote:
Thank you very much.  It sounds like we have a great deal of flexibility to share compiled (de-identified) data about accommodations with instructors and other areas on campus, especially if our intention is to be proactive and supportive in making content accessible.

I do not want to violate any laws or students? rights. I do want to make recommendations to the institution that would allow us to prioritize our initial accessibility efforts & resources by identifying our highest need areas and making those areas accessible first. Thus it is helpful to know what information we can share with whom.

Thanks,
Vanessa


From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu>] On Behalf Of Lissner, Scott
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 10:52 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu>>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?


Vanessa asks:


?         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?



o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed extra time on tests.

o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of disabilities and the types of accommodations used?



Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race, gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it.





?         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?



o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights, especially if there are no copyright concerns?



Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it





?         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course accessibility team?)



Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.


?         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the institution?

o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities? (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the program.)



Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the information above serves

If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and clear manner, please let me know where I should look.

Try the AHEAD conference this summer.

Thanks,
Vanessa
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From hascherdss at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 08:21:57 2016
From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
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HI David,

It was great to see you at AHG last week. We may have talked about this in
the past. For students who need accessible course materials, we previously
provided DAISY. But so many students were confused about all the files
and/or felt using DAISY was too complex a process. Even our students who
are blind have not wanted DAISY. Typically our students prefer
well-constructed Word files. By this I mean that they contain properly
styled headers which provide navigation. During conversion, we remove all
the "eye candy". The content has also been streamlined so that there are no
sidebars or multiple columns. All content is included, it's just very
linear. The students are typically using the Mac's Text-to-Speech or
Central Access Reader (CAR) on the PC. (Now that CAR for Mac is working
again, I'll be notifying our Mac users. Many of them are disappointed when
they find out that the Mac doesn't provide color options.)  We do have a
some students who like the text-based PDFs, but often they will copy/paste
the text into CAR. In order to get content out the door quickly, we often
will send text-based PDFs and then follow up with Word files when they are
ready. I think some of the students just like getting the PDFs because they
are quick. Seems they don't mind the copy/paste process into CAR. Like you,
I've not done any research on it, but these are my observations. And, of
course, this doesn't include discussion of the additional study/writing
features in RWG or Kurzweil.

Take care!

Heidi

+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 ph --- 479.575.7445 fax --- 479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++

+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104
479.575.7445 fax
479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++

On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Nast, Joseph M <Joseph.M.Nast@lonestar.edu
> wrote:

> Greetings,
>
>
>
> I agree with David that effective literacy help solutions depend on the
> individual and their current contextual needs. Many of my students
> generally prefer R&WG to Kurzweil 3000 for reading. However, some who have
> more profound difficulties with writing find Kurzweil fits their needs
> better when taking writing-assignment-heavy courses.
>
>
>
> FYI here's a link to a comparison chart; it's a little dated, but it gives
> you a nice "bird's eye view" feature comparison of Kurzweil, R&WG,
> ClaroRead and WYNN:
>
>
>
> http://www.spectronics.com.au/downloads/faqs/Literacy-
> Support-Software-Comparison-Chart.pdf
>
>
>
> Fortunately, we have the luxury of employing both systems at Lone Star
> College, but it'd be a hard call if I had to choose one or the other. If
> pressed, I would probably go with R&WG, simply because:
>
>
>
> - I can use the Managed version in our assessment center instead of
> providing a human reader, and
>
> - the fact that new users find it easier to pick up quickly.
>
>
>
> However, I'd definitely miss Kurzweil's more extensive writing help
> features like draft and outline templates, as well as its versatile
> mind-mapping options.
>
>
>
> Let me know if you have any questions. Hope it helps!
>
>
>
>
>
> Joseph M. Nast <joseph.m.nast@lonestar.edu>
>
> *Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator*
>
> office phone: 281.290.3207
>
> office room number: CASA 109f
>
> *Lone Star College Cy Fair <http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>*
>
> *Counseling, Career, and Disability Services
> <http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>*
>
>
>
> *The information in this e-mail is legally privileged and confidential
> information intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization
> named above.*
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Schwarte, David M.
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 20, 2016 5:03 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Literacy software
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Until recently, we used both RWG and K3000.  We are now using RWG and a
> DAISy reader.  I was fortunate to have student staff on both sides of this
> question a few years ago.  I could really try to get an idea of why there
> was a difference of opinion.  Students who are more easily distractible
> seem to prefer a closed environment, such as Kurzweil 3000.  Everything the
> student uses in Kurzweil 3000 has exactly the same interface.  Other
> students seem to prefer Read & Write Gold, since they can read text without
> moving it or opening it in another program.  My observations are far from
> being scientific, but since we had the DAISy option for our students who
> have visual issues, I decided to actually talk with new e-text users,
> instead of just telling them what they should use.  The students who are
> most concerned about distractions, complex formatting, lots of colors etc.,
> seem to do better with the DAISy Reader with a more simple interface.  I
> always leave the final choice up to the student.  Students who I thought
> would do better with the DAISy reader, but decided to use Read & Write
> gold, usually come back to discuss their options later.  I should mention
> that I am not part of a DSS office and I don?t have access to any
> information about a student?s disability diagnosis.  Some students who tell
> me they have ADD or ADHD still do better with Read & Write Gold.  I usually
> listen for comments like ?I really hate books with lots of sidebars and
> multi-column text.?
>
>
>
> I think of this similarly to the early days of text-to-speech systems,
> where they were all designed for people who had visual impairments.  Some
> students who had other types of disabilities felt programs like Kurzweil
> 3000 and WYNN were great steps forward.  I tried to make my life more
> simple by finding a compromise program that would work for everyone.  I
> eventually decided I needed to support two programs.  I think I am in the
> same boat again.  Instead of the difference being a basic diagnosis, the
> dividing line between the two types of e-text readers will need to be based
> more on the specific user.
>
>
>
> David Schwarte
>
>
>
>
>
> David Schwarte
>
> Assistive Technology Specialist
>
> 128 Memorial Mall Dr. Rm. 111
>
> West Lafayette, IN 47907
>
> Phone:  765-494-4387
>
> E-mail:  Schwarte@purdue.edu
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu
> <athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu>] *On Behalf Of *Carolyn
> Dorr
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:57 AM
> *To:* athen-list@u.washington.edu
> *Subject:* [Athen] Literacy software
>
>
>
> Colleagues,
>
> (Sorry for cross-posting)
>
> I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your
> institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently
> provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for
> personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports
> that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that
> they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
>
> ==============================
>
> Carolyn Dorr
>
> IT Accessibility Coordinator
> Information Technology-Client Services
> University of Northern Iowa
> Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301
>
>
>
>
>
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From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
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AMEN to that, Cindy! Data has to be 'qualified' and provided with
appropriate supporting information.

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Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104
479.575.7445 fax
479.575.3646 tdd
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On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Poore-Pariseau, Cindy <
Cindy.Poore-Pariseau@bristolcc.edu> wrote:

> Another thing to consider in terms of how the data is used, is how to
> ensure that readers understand that numbers do not tell the whole story.
> For example, 1 student who is blind or D/HH could be equivalent (in work
> load) to 10 students with ADHD.
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Heidi Scher
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 22, 2016 11:01 AM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is
> acceptable?
>
>
>
> Hello!
>
>
>
> You've asked very good questions and have definitely put thought into
> them.  I would like to offer the following viewpoint. The goal of
> accommodations is to remove barriers that a student may encounter in a
> course. To that end, faculty (or instructional designers) do not typically
> need to know the specific disability when they are notified that
> accommodations are needed. Faculty DO need to know what accommodations will
> alleviate barriers for a student, and then assistance on how to achieve
> that goal.
>
>
>
> In regards to reporting, one thing to be cautious about data is that is
> does not include any which could be used to identify a specific student.
> This is especially true if the data will be shared with entities outside of
> your immediate office. It truly does depend on the goals for data
> collection and interpretation.
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
>
> Heidi
>
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
>
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
>
> Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
>
> University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
>
> 479.575.3104 ph --- 479.575.7445 fax --- 479.575.3646 tdd
>
> +++++++++++++++
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
> Associate Director
> Center for Educational Access
> University of Arkansas
> ARKU 209
> Fayetteville, AR 72701
> 479.575.3104
> 479.575.7445 fax
> 479.575.3646 tdd
> +++++++++++++++
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 8:42 AM, Preast, Vanessa <vanessa.preast@dmu.edu>
> wrote:
>
> Thank you very much.  It sounds like we have a great deal of flexibility
> to share compiled (de-identified) data about accommodations with
> instructors and other areas on campus, especially if our intention is to be
> proactive and supportive in making content accessible.
>
>
>
> I do not want to violate any laws or students? rights. I do want to make
> recommendations to the institution that would allow us to prioritize our
> initial accessibility efforts & resources by identifying our highest need
> areas and making those areas accessible first. Thus it is helpful to know
> what information we can share with whom.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vanessa
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Lissner, Scott
> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2016 10:52 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is
> acceptable?
>
>
>
>
>
> Vanessa asks:
>
>
>
> ?         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports
> that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and
> requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?
>
>
>
> o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket
> weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed
> extra time on tests.
>
> o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution
> allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of
> disabilities and the types of accommodations used?
>
>
>
> *Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If
> the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for
> accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide
> to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of
> those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race,
> gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it*.
>
>
>
>
>
> ?         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that
> a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester
> and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility
> team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the
> student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?
>
>
>
> o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to
> captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created
> Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the
> instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents
> available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an
> accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights,
> especially if there are no copyright concerns?
>
>
>
> *Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need
> is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is
> "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it *
>
>
>
>
>
> ?         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations
> allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has
> an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach
> out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What
> information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course
> accessibility team?)
>
>
>
> *Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.*
>
>
>
> ?         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility
> remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the
> institution?
>
> o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility
> remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities?
> (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color
> contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had
> students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the
> program.)
>
>
>
> *Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the
> information above serves*
>
>
>
> If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and
> clear manner, please let me know where I should look.
>
>
>
> Try the AHEAD conference this summer.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vanessa
>
> _______________________________________________
> athen-list mailing list
> athen-list@mailman13.u.washington.edu
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From greeark at uw.edu  Tue Nov 22 09:35:43 2016
From: greeark at uw.edu (KRISTA L. GREEAR)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?
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Forwarding on behalf of a colleague:

I have a student in high school taking advanced placement chemistry. To take notes, she types into an iPad. (We have multiple ways of supporting her notes) as she is slow to write by hand. Do you have any ideas on an App that might support her ease in producing chemistry formulas?


Krista Greear
Assistant Director
UW Disability Resources for Students
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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Tue Nov 22 10:17:55 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: [a11ybay] job ops
Message-ID: <00ea01d244ec$bf77b630$3e672290$@htctu.net>

Subject: [a11ybay] job ops

HP is hiring an Accessibility Testing Program Manager, part-time (20 hours a week), SF Bay Area, contact sam.ogami@hp.com for more information.

Twitch seeks a Head of Accessibility in San Francisco https://jobs.lever.co/twitch/a2fef175-d66b-4a64-b655-e6d63c0cfb4d

Salesforce seeks a Summer 2017 Accessibility UX Engineer Student Intern in San Francisco https://careers.secure.force.com/jobs/apex/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a1k70000003FomRAAS
?

Facebook is hiring an Engineer, Mobile iOS Accessibility in Menlo Park http://ow.ly/6QQE305SApr




From foreigntype at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 10:21:10 2016
From: foreigntype at gmail.com (Wink Harner)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?
In-Reply-To: <BL2PR08MB340790DD17ED39DE5403ECDCFB40@BL2PR08MB340.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BL2PR08MB340790DD17ED39DE5403ECDCFB40@BL2PR08MB340.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <00dc01d244ed$33c0d8a0$9b4289e0$@gmail.com>

Krista et al ATHENites,

 

We use CHEM4WORD. Don't know if it works on a Mac, though. It's a plug in
for MSWord. Here's the background info:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/introducing-chemistry-add-in-f
or-word/

And here's a download site:
https://chem4word.codeplex.com/releases/view/624949 

 

I found a few apps for Macs. They're certainly worth a try. I don't have a
Mac, though, so can't comment on whether they would be useful or not. This
site offers 3 keyboards in the mobile science arena: a math, a chemistry and
a science keyboard. Try it out.

http://www.macinchem.org/blog/files/4ad490ea7cab02439f9357810dd635b4-1864.ph
p

 

Let us know if any of these work.

 

Wink 

 

Wink Harner

Adaptive Technology Consulting & Training

Alternative Text & Media Production

The Foreigntype

 

 <mailto:foreigntype@gmail.com> foreigntype@gmail.com

 <mailto:winkharner1113@gmail.com> winkharner1113@gmail.com

 

(Disclaimer: this email was dictated with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please
forgive any quirks, mis-recognitions, or omissions.)

 

 

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On
Behalf Of KRISTA L. GREEAR
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 9:36 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?

 

Forwarding on behalf of a colleague:

 

I have a student in high school taking advanced placement chemistry. To take
notes, she types into an iPad. (We have multiple ways of supporting her
notes) as she is slow to write by hand. Do you have any ideas on an App that
might support her ease in producing chemistry formulas?

 

 

Krista Greear

Assistant Director

UW Disability Resources for Students

 <mailto:greeark@uw.edu> greeark@uw.edu |
<http://disability.uw.edu/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank> disability.uw.edu/

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From adwershing at pstcc.edu  Tue Nov 22 10:34:15 2016
From: adwershing at pstcc.edu (Wershing, Alice D.)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?
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I just found SciKey- free app, it's a scientific keyboard.
Also Chemistry Keyboard for iOS<http://www.macinchem.org/blog/files/88437431586c070775c3e753bb3fcf5a-1635.php>,  Elemental<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elemental/id518655328?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4>

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of KRISTA L. GREEAR
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:36 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?

Forwarding on behalf of a colleague:

I have a student in high school taking advanced placement chemistry. To take notes, she types into an iPad. (We have multiple ways of supporting her notes) as she is slow to write by hand. Do you have any ideas on an App that might support her ease in producing chemistry formulas?


Krista Greear
Assistant Director
UW Disability Resources for Students
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From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net  Tue Nov 22 10:59:08 2016
From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] app that produces chem formulas?
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Message-ID: <75B86990-9F7B-4A28-9E75-C89F16183B5D@techpotential.net>

If she could use a Mac or PC instead of an iPad, I?d suggest Efofex?s FX Chem for chemistry equations:
http://www.efofex.com/fxchem.php
?and FX ChemStruct for drawing chemistry structures:
http://www.efofex.com/fxchemstruct.php

BTW, students with special needs can get any of Efofex?s math and science programs for free through their EmPower program:
http://efofex.com/empower.php

- Shelley

_____________________________
Shelley Haven  ATP, RET
Assistive Technology Consultant
www.TechPotential.net



> On Nov 22, 2016, at 9:35 AM, KRISTA L. GREEAR <greeark@uw.edu> wrote:
> 
> Forwarding on behalf of a colleague:
>  
> I have a student in high school taking advanced placement chemistry. To take notes, she types into an iPad. (We have multiple ways of supporting her notes) as she is slow to write by hand. Do you have any ideas on an App that might support her ease in producing chemistry formulas?
>  
>  
> Krista Greear
> Assistant Director
> UW Disability Resources for Students
> greeark@uw.edu <mailto:greeark@uw.edu> | disability.uw.edu/ <http://disability.uw.edu/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank>
> <image001.png>
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From sherylb at uw.edu  Tue Nov 22 12:11:06 2016
From: sherylb at uw.edu (Sheryl E. Burgstahler)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility vs Accommodation - what is acceptable?
In-Reply-To: <AC70C0C6-6689-438F-815F-45B41CFF3847@osu.edu>
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	<AC70C0C6-6689-438F-815F-45B41CFF3847@osu.edu>
Message-ID: <F1211BB8-FE3F-47AE-9C53-B197E7606414@uw.edu>

One additional suggestion about reporting?use wording like ?students who self-disclosed as having disabilities? rather than ?students with disabilities?, keeping in mind that many disabilities are undisclosed.

On Nov 21, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Lissner, Scott <lissner.2@osu.edu<mailto:lissner.2@osu.edu>> wrote:


Vanessa asks:

?         Would it be allowable for an institution to write in reports that they had X number of students with Y and Z types of disabilities and requests for accommodations of types A, B, C within Program F?

o   For example, perhaps a report might state that the underwater basket weaving program had 10 students with learning disabilities who are allowed extra time on tests.
o   If the individual students are not identified, is the institution allowed to report on the statistics related to the number and type of disabilities and the types of accommodations used?

Nothing in the ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibit reporting. If the goal is resource planning (say space and proctoring resources for accommodated testing) it would be a good thing. If it were used to decide to change the program standards or policies because we have "too many of those students"; you might have a problem. We use aggregated data on race, gender, .... its not the data but what you do with it.


?         Is it allowable to send an instructor a letter indicating that a student with X type of disability will be in his/her course next semester and that the instructor is strongly advised to work with the accessibility team to make the course content accessible so it meets the needs for the student with disabilities as well as benefits all students in the class?

o   For example, a student may need an accommodation related to captioning an instructor-generated video or ensuring the instructor-created Word/PDF documents are accessible via screen-reader. Can we help the instructor make captioned videos or digitally accessible documents available for the entire class, including the student who needs them as an accommodation?  Does this somehow violate any rules or student rights, especially if there are no copyright concerns?

Without  spending time  on why waiting until you have an identified need is not a good idea. The only thing wrong with your hypothetical is "strongly advising" the instructor to do this rather than requiring it


?         Is the group that helps students identify accommodations allowed to tell the course accessibility people that a certain course has an un-named student with X type of disability so that this team can reach out to the instructor to make the course more accessible? (What information, if any, can the student disability team share with the course accessibility team?)

Yes, again it can be done well or poorly.

?         Is it acceptable for a report to indicate how the accessibility remediation efforts related to the types of disabilities common at the institution?
o   Could an institution say Program Z focused on X or Y accessibility remediations because they knew we had students with A or B disabilities? (The Underwater Basket-weaving program focused first on improving color contrast, font, and size in their documents because they knew they had students with color vision deficiency and low vision enrolled in the program.)

Similar to my answer above but I am not what useful purpose the information above serves

If there are resources that explain this sort of stuff in a brief and clear manner, please let me know where I should look.

Try the AHEAD conference this summer.

Thanks,
Vanessa
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From kvillanueva at Lee.Edu  Tue Nov 22 13:18:29 2016
From: kvillanueva at Lee.Edu (Villanueva, K-leigh)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Questions Regarding BIT and State Reporting requirements
Message-ID: <12A38F78D98E5C48A12D354F053457287CC94E9B@TOPAZE.lee.edu>

HI All,
 I am hoping to get some clarification on a few things.  The requests to me and other views differ with how I perceive information would be shared.


1)      We are in the process of establishing a Behavior Intervention Team, of which I will be a part of.  There are differing views on the information that should and can be shared out of the Disability Services Office.

So my question is how should I approach this.  I am hesitant to even identify the student as a student I work with as the Disabilities Counselor. Other colleges have reported different ways of handling this request of information including getting a new release signed specifically for the BIT  to be able to share information about the student and the disability.  (Please note the students already sign  a separate release of information that states my office can share information on a need to know basis (BIT would be and is considered a need to know basis situation)



2)       We are being asked by the State of Texas to report along with student id specific number of students that have an intellectual disability or those that fall on the Spectrum.  I did not think this was appropriate. And it is understand by staff at my college why this is/ may be a serious issue.   What rebuttal can I offer?  Including specific laws?    It is putting me in a quandary and our registrar is required to report it. If not, we will be out of compliance if we do not from what I am understanding.
Thanks in advance.


K-leigh

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From karen.sorensen at pcc.edu  Tue Nov 22 14:30:43 2016
From: karen.sorensen at pcc.edu (Karen Sorensen)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Time estimates for remediation
Message-ID: <CAALCsS5-yo=t6_uNjbwobWE3O49D+ULSkwqkscQbo9XT+JTFbA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Vanessa,
It's a bit old, but I have used this California Community College System
Needs Assessment of the Accessibility of Distance Education
<http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED537862.pdf> study as our model to do a
time and cost analysis of what it would take to remediate all of of our
older  online courses that have never had an accessibility review. We have
over 2000 older courses and the cost would have been about $1.5 million, so
we have taken a different approach.
The CA study provides time estimates that I thought were pretty good
averages for different job types.
Hope it helps.
Best,
Karen
Karen M. Sorensen
Accessibility Advocate for Online Courses
www.pcc.edu/access
Portland Community College
971-722-4720
Twitter: @ksorensun
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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Tue Nov 22 17:06:04 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: JOB OPENING: Victor Valley College DSPS Director
In-Reply-To: <LYRIS-2591-1328182-2016.11.14-16.17.20--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <LYRIS-2591-1328182-2016.11.14-16.17.20--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
Message-ID: <02dd01d24525$c3d55410$4b7ffc30$@htctu.net>

From: kathleen.pryor@vvc.edu [mailto:kathleen.pryor@vvc.edu] 
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 4:16 PM
To: DSP&S Directors Listserver
Subject: JOB OPENING: Victor Valley College DSPS Director

VVC is currently recruiting for the DSPS Director position. Please use the following link to get more information.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vvc/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1509623 




From gdietrich at htctu.net  Tue Nov 22 17:30:23 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] HTCTU Job Opportunity
Message-ID: <030101d24529$29e9a780$7dbcf680$@htctu.net>

Hello all (and please forgive cross-posts)!

 

The HTCTU is hiring a second Assistive Technology Specialist trainer. This
position is an 11-month, non-tenure track faculty position. The position
will be responsible for training staff and faculty in the areas of assistive
technology, alternate media, and web accessibility. The position requires
presentations at conferences and site visits to the CCC college campuses.

 

The initial review date is 12/5/16:  

http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHDA
<http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHDA&cws=1&r
id=2267> &cws=1&rid=2267

 

Please note: If you do not meet the degree requirements for this position,
you may apply for equivalency. See the job application link above for more
information. Only complete applications will be considered.

 

Please feel free to repost this announcement. Thank you.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
Director
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
 <http://www.htctu.net/> www.htctu.net  
408-996-6047

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

If you would like to schedule a site visit, training, or phone consultation,
please contact HTCTU Admin Assistant, Erika Owens at
<mailto:eowens@htctu.net> eowens@htctu.net  or  408-996-4636; to ensure that
priority e-mails are seen, please copy Erika on important and time-sensitive
matters.Thank you.

 

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From greeark at uw.edu  Tue Nov 22 18:32:45 2016
From: greeark at uw.edu (KRISTA L. GREEAR)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Krista Greear's materials updated on AHG website
Message-ID: <BL2PR08MB340606B07A165C97CB7489BCFB70@BL2PR08MB340.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>

For those who wanted to know:


*        I uploaded the data regarding faculty use of texts that I showed but was not yet available during Thursday's PDFs and Professors: What is Reasonable to Ask of Instructors<http://accessinghigherground.org/pdfs-professors-reasonable-ask-instructors/> session. This data is in a Word doc.

*        I updated the Teaching You to Teach Others about STEM Accessibility page on AHG<http://accessinghigherground.org/teaching-teach-others-stem-accessibility/> with most recent powerpoint.

*        I also have updated Accessible K's Accessible STEM Content webpage<http://accessiblek.com/accessible-stem-content/>, designed to be a "1 pager" (aka 1 webpage) with the basics of accessible STEM content. It includes text and videos about basic STEM accessibility. I don't claim to be an expert though - just an explorer. I anticipate this webpage being a living document as I continue to learn. Feedback is welcomed because information that's helpful to me is typically helpful to others.

Krista

Krista Greear
Assistant Director
UW Disability Resources for Students
greeark@uw.edu<mailto:greeark@uw.edu> | disability.uw.edu/<http://disability.uw.edu/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank>
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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Wed Nov 23 15:08:46 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: DSPS DIRECTOR JOB OPENING at Victor Valley College
In-Reply-To: <LYRIS-2591-1329013-2016.11.23-14.05.47--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <LYRIS-2591-1329013-2016.11.23-14.05.47--gdietrich#htctu.net@htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>
Message-ID: <011201d245de$8bdeb3d0$a39c1b70$@htctu.net>

From: kathleen.pryor@vvc.edu [mailto:kathleen.pryor@vvc.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:31 PM
To: DSP&S Directors Listserver
Subject: DSPS DIRECTOR JOB OPENING at Victor Valley College

Victor Valley College is recruiting a full time Director for DSPS. The closing date is Monday, December 5, 2016. Salary is: $83,352.00 - $115,440.00 Annually  

VVC is looking for candidates that are passionate about serving students with disabilities foremost. Median home prices range between $210,00 - $215,000. Victorville area is perfect for the desert recreational enthusiast, or just enjoying beautiful sunrises or sunsets!

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vvc/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1509623 
 




From Bryon-Kluesner at utc.edu  Fri Nov 25 12:13:33 2016
From: Bryon-Kluesner at utc.edu (Kluesner, Bryon)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 question
Message-ID: <DM3PR1001MB11348C874679E6079CF5E9F29A890@DM3PR1001MB1134.namprd10.prod.outlook.com>

Hi all and Happy Holidays.


I had a student ask if there are add-on packs for increasing the number of color highlights in K3000. The student is building a color coding system, but needs more than the 6 avaialable colors.


Thanks.


Bryon


Bryon Kluesner, RhD
Adaptive Technology Coordinator
Disability Resource Center
Adjunct Professor
College of Health, Education & Professional Studies
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
642 E. 5th St. University Center, Suite 108
Chattanooga, TN 37403
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From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net  Fri Nov 25 16:21:17 2016
From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 question
In-Reply-To: <DM3PR1001MB11348C874679E6079CF5E9F29A890@DM3PR1001MB1134.namprd10.prod.outlook.com>
References: <DM3PR1001MB11348C874679E6079CF5E9F29A890@DM3PR1001MB1134.namprd10.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <BA5D9212-408D-4942-BBDB-27DADDC2AC14@techpotential.net>

Sorry, there are no add-ons packs for Kurzweil 3000 tools (Windows or Mac).  However, the student should have access to eight colors: the usual six (yellow, green, cyan, magenta, orange, and gray) plus red circled and blue circled, which kind of serve as two additional colored highlighters.  If they aren?t showing up in K3000 for Windows, you may need to turn them on via Tools > Customize > Toolbars.  (The Mac version always displays all eight.)

Happy Holidays to you, too!

- Shelley

_____________________________
Shelley Haven  ATP, RET
Assistive Technology Consultant
www.TechPotential.net



> On Nov 25, 2016, at 12:13 PM, Kluesner, Bryon <Bryon-Kluesner@utc.edu> wrote:
> 
> Hi all and Happy Holidays. 
> 
> I had a student ask if there are add-on packs for increasing the number of color highlights in K3000. The student is building a color coding system, but needs more than the 6 avaialable colors.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Bryon
> 
> Bryon Kluesner, RhD
> Adaptive Technology Coordinator
> Disability Resource Center
> Adjunct Professor
> College of Health, Education & Professional Studies
> University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
> 642 E. 5th St. University Center, Suite 108
> Chattanooga, TN 37403
> 423-425-5251
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From norm.coombs at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 22:20:27 2016
From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] looking for spider-like software
Message-ID: <7105e68b-0aa3-75d8-967b-f89172b0f1fd@gmail.com>

I am looking for software like an old, old program called offsite explorer.
It would download a set of related web pages for me. Somehow I tole it 
where to go to start spidering web pages and how many levels down to 
include. It would get all the details and then save part of a web site 
for me. It let me select a sequence of related/connected web pages and 
then save them all for me.
Instead of having to save a lot of individual web pages, it collected 
them and saved them. I just set the parameters and waited.

     It was free open source, but I'd also be willing to pay something 
if necessary.
Norm


From sarah.bourne at mass.gov  Mon Nov 28 06:07:08 2016
From: sarah.bourne at mass.gov (Bourne, Sarah (MASSIT))
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] looking for spider-like software
In-Reply-To: <7105e68b-0aa3-75d8-967b-f89172b0f1fd@gmail.com>
References: <7105e68b-0aa3-75d8-967b-f89172b0f1fd@gmail.com>
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I recommend HTTrack - I have used it many times on sites small and large.  Getting the parameters right isn't for the faint of heart, but that's the trade-off for having lots of parameters you can adjust.  It's free - GPL license.

http://www.httrack.com/

Sarah E. Bourne
Director of IT Accessibility, MassIT 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1 Ashburton Pl. rm 811 Boston MA 02108
617-626-4502 
sarah.bourne@mass.gov 
http://www.mass.gov/MassIT

-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 1:20 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] looking for spider-like software

I am looking for software like an old, old program called offsite explorer.
It would download a set of related web pages for me. Somehow I tole it where to go to start spidering web pages and how many levels down to include. It would get all the details and then save part of a web site for me. It let me select a sequence of related/connected web pages and then save them all for me.
Instead of having to save a lot of individual web pages, it collected them and saved them. I just set the parameters and waited.

     It was free open source, but I'd also be willing to pay something if necessary.
Norm

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From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU  Mon Nov 28 06:52:20 2016
From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
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Both are good products.  On our campus, I used to have all three products, Kurzweil 3000, WYNN, and Read&Write.  I trained all students in all three and then let them choose their favorite.  Without exception, all of my students chose R&W.  Maybe you could do an informal survey to see what most students would prefer.


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach@kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach@kckcc.edu>

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carolyn Dorr
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:57 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software

Colleagues,
(Sorry for cross-posting)
I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
==============================
Carolyn Dorr
IT Accessibility Coordinator
Information Technology-Client Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301


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From jongund at illinois.edu  Mon Nov 28 07:41:15 2016
From: jongund at illinois.edu (Gunderson, Jon R)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] looking for spider-like software
In-Reply-To: <7105e68b-0aa3-75d8-967b-f89172b0f1fd@gmail.com>
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Norm,

There is a unix utility called "wget" that does this type of thing.

http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/wget.htm 

I believe there is a windows version.

Jon


-----Original Message-----
From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 12:20 AM
To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] looking for spider-like software

I am looking for software like an old, old program called offsite explorer.
It would download a set of related web pages for me. Somehow I tole it where to go to start spidering web pages and how many levels down to include. It would get all the details and then save part of a web site for me. It let me select a sequence of related/connected web pages and then save them all for me.
Instead of having to save a lot of individual web pages, it collected them and saved them. I just set the parameters and waited.

     It was free open source, but I'd also be willing to pay something if necessary.
Norm

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From Joseph.Sherman at cuny.edu  Tue Nov 29 14:08:47 2016
From: Joseph.Sherman at cuny.edu (Joseph Sherman)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Cengage MindTap
Message-ID: <9068407083734c3e891a089ffa8a61e0@EXCPM5702.enterpriseapps.cuny.adlan>

Has anyone had to evaluate Cengage MindTap for Blackboard and had any thoughts? They have a minimally detailed VPAT and even a short YouTube video on accessibility. My quick look found it difficult to use with screenreader or keyboard.

Joseph

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From bossley.5 at osu.edu  Tue Nov 29 15:18:43 2016
From: bossley.5 at osu.edu (Bossley, Peter A.)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Cengage MindTap
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We evaluated it because it was potentially going to be used in a class where we knew there was a screen reader reliant user in it. This was in August of last year and there were serious issues for both keyboard but even more for screen reader users.
The vendor indicated that a redesign was potentially going to fix some of those issues but since we told the department they couldn't use it I lost track of any updates.
If you'd like a copy of our evaluation, feel free to write me off the list.

[The Ohio State University]
Peter Bossley
Director, Digital Accessibility Center
ADA Coordinator's Office | Office of University Compliance and Integrity
Student Life Disability Services
098 Baker Hall, 113 W. 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-1760 Office
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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Joseph Sherman
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 5:09 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Cengage MindTap

Has anyone had to evaluate Cengage MindTap for Blackboard and had any thoughts? They have a minimally detailed VPAT and even a short YouTube video on accessibility. My quick look found it difficult to use with screenreader or keyboard.

Joseph

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From gdietrich at htctu.net  Wed Nov 30 10:43:34 2016
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
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I would suggest that you also look at ClaroRead. ClaroRead is the reading tool that I know of that allows you to choose which zones to run OCR on. It also has a very simple toolbar, which some users prefer.

I hope everyone has lovely holidays!
Gaeir

Sent from my iPad

> On Nov 28, 2016, at 7:52 AM, Robert Beach <rbeach@KCKCC.EDU> wrote:
> 
> Both are good products.  On our campus, I used to have all three products, Kurzweil 3000, WYNN, and Read&Write.  I trained all students in all three and then let them choose their favorite.  Without exception, all of my students chose R&W.  Maybe you could do an informal survey to see what most students would prefer.
>  
>  
> Robert Lee Beach
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Kansas City Kansas Community College
> 7250 State Avenue
> Kansas City, KS  66112
> Phone: 913-288-7671
> Email: rbeach@kckcc.edu
>  
> From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carolyn Dorr
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:57 AM
> To: athen-list@u.washington.edu
> Subject: [Athen] Literacy software
>  
> Colleagues,
> (Sorry for cross-posting)
> I?m looking for comparisons of Read&Write Gold and Kurzweil 3000. If your institution has provided both, which is preferred? Our campus currently provides RWG on all lab computers and also offers it for download for personal computers on our campus. Our Student Disability Services reports that some students are struggling with RWG and prefer Kurzweil 3000 that they used in high school. Any guidance is appreciated!
> ==============================
> Carolyn Dorr
> IT Accessibility Coordinator
> Information Technology-Client Services
> University of Northern Iowa
> Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0301
>  
>  
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From info at karlencommunications.com  Wed Nov 30 11:15:30 2016
From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] PDF and the User Experience Survey closes Dec 1
Message-ID: <000701d24b3e$1e57ece0$5b07c6a0$@karlencommunications.com>

Tomorrow is the last day to take the PDF and the User Experience Survey.
Only completed surveys will be collated so if you have started the survey,
please complete it.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PDFsurvey2016

 

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From hkramer at ahead.org  Wed Nov 30 13:04:58 2016
From: hkramer at ahead.org (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person
	sites
Message-ID: <CAN57xLfTyD5QC69no6cHa082JJzk-A5fNXxUjuaVN8ZLZEEaQg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All:

Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when
linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is
considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for
ensuring external resources are accessible?

Thanks,
Howard

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From Joseph.Sherman at cuny.edu  Wed Nov 30 13:21:00 2016
From: Joseph.Sherman at cuny.edu (Joseph Sherman)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person
 sites
Message-ID: <b2804390e52c479fbe232719d38bd111@EXCPM5702.enterpriseapps.cuny.adlan>

I?d think it depends on the content and context of the faculty site. If it is a math professor?s personal page, where the page is not under the edu domain, detailing his love of opera or hobbies, then I probably wouldn?t worry about it. However if it contains course related material or information students need to acquire for a course, the student must receive the same benefits or service as other students.

Joseph

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:05 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person sites

Hello All:

Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for ensuring external resources are accessible?

Thanks,
Howard

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From hascherdss at gmail.com  Wed Nov 30 13:45:05 2016
From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person
	sites
In-Reply-To: <b2804390e52c479fbe232719d38bd111@EXCPM5702.enterpriseapps.cuny.adlan>
References: <b2804390e52c479fbe232719d38bd111@EXCPM5702.enterpriseapps.cuny.adlan>
Message-ID: <CANtDBU8mrOz4UwWEUb=bwwhCGJO43qOTQyFdc38A8fB6cVEeCg@mail.gmail.com>

I would second Joseph's comments. It's a two-prong question. Is it on an
EDU domain? Yes, then must be accessible. No, then it depends on content
and use. If any information is related to student use, then the site should
be accessible. That's what we preach to faculty - any sites which they
include in their course information should be accessible.

Heidi

+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 ph --- 479.575.7445 fax --- 479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++


+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104
479.575.7445 fax
479.575.3646 tdd
+++++++++++++++

On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Joseph Sherman <Joseph.Sherman@cuny.edu>
wrote:

> I?d think it depends on the content and context of the faculty site. If it
> is a math professor?s personal page, where the page is not under the edu
> domain, detailing his love of opera or hobbies, then I probably wouldn?t
> worry about it. However if it contains course related material or
> information students need to acquire for a course, the student must receive
> the same benefits or service as other students.
>
>
>
> Joseph
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Howard Kramer
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:05 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty
> person sites
>
>
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when
> linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is
> considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for
> ensuring external resources are accessible?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howard
>
>
>
> --
>
> Howard Kramer
>
> Conference Coordinator
>
> Accessing Higher Ground
>
> 303-492-8672 <(303)%20492-8672>
>
> cell: 720-351-8668 <(720)%20351-8668>
>
>
>
> Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__accessinghigherground.org_&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=mPFrOPKWz7zZ17xKrEc574SC7rJ5AY6kN3pRaGAeAWc&e=>* in
> Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.  Request for proposals will be
> announced at the beginning of March.
>
>
>
> Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
> of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ahead.org_learn_virtual-2Dlearning_webinars&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=95Nytu8Ae9_dV3EBxyVbOyUtE3W1aMIzTUbqun-XeSQ&e=>*
>  And the *Technology Access Series
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From hkramer at ahead.org  Wed Nov 30 14:18:24 2016
From: hkramer at ahead.org (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:48 2018
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person
	sites
In-Reply-To: <CANtDBU8mrOz4UwWEUb=bwwhCGJO43qOTQyFdc38A8fB6cVEeCg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b2804390e52c479fbe232719d38bd111@EXCPM5702.enterpriseapps.cuny.adlan>
	<CANtDBU8mrOz4UwWEUb=bwwhCGJO43qOTQyFdc38A8fB6cVEeCg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAN57xLfKY0NWzHPOM+xhYG7vvZ88Fp=by1FiiFH4Vn1JC27MQA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Heidi, Joseph.

-Howard

On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Heidi Scher <hascherdss@gmail.com> wrote:

> I would second Joseph's comments. It's a two-prong question. Is it on an
> EDU domain? Yes, then must be accessible. No, then it depends on content
> and use. If any information is related to student use, then the site should
> be accessible. That's what we preach to faculty - any sites which they
> include in their course information should be accessible.
>
> Heidi
>
> +++++++++++++++
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
> Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
> University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
> 479.575.3104 <(479)%20575-3104> ph --- 479.575.7445 <(479)%20575-7445>
> fax --- 479.575.3646 <(479)%20575-3646> tdd
> +++++++++++++++
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
> Associate Director
> Center for Educational Access
> University of Arkansas
> ARKU 209
> Fayetteville, AR 72701
> 479.575.3104 <(479)%20575-3104>
> 479.575.7445 <(479)%20575-7445> fax
> 479.575.3646 <(479)%20575-3646> tdd
> +++++++++++++++
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Joseph Sherman <Joseph.Sherman@cuny.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> I?d think it depends on the content and context of the faculty site. If
>> it is a math professor?s personal page, where the page is not under the edu
>> domain, detailing his love of opera or hobbies, then I probably wouldn?t
>> worry about it. However if it contains course related material or
>> information students need to acquire for a course, the student must receive
>> the same benefits or service as other students.
>>
>>
>>
>> Joseph
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu]
>> *On Behalf Of *Howard Kramer
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:05 PM
>> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
>> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
>> *Subject:* [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty
>> person sites
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello All:
>>
>>
>>
>> Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when
>> linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is
>> considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for
>> ensuring external resources are accessible?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Howard
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Howard Kramer
>>
>> Conference Coordinator
>>
>> Accessing Higher Ground
>>
>> 303-492-8672 <(303)%20492-8672>
>>
>> cell: 720-351-8668 <(720)%20351-8668>
>>
>>
>>
>> Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__accessinghigherground.org_&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=mPFrOPKWz7zZ17xKrEc574SC7rJ5AY6kN3pRaGAeAWc&e=>* in
>> Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.  Request for proposals will be
>> announced at the beginning of March.
>>
>>
>>
>> Complete program information and registration is open for our full
>> line-up of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ahead.org_learn_virtual-2Dlearning_webinars&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=95Nytu8Ae9_dV3EBxyVbOyUtE3W1aMIzTUbqun-XeSQ&e=>*
>>  And the *Technology Access Series
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>> earliest convenience for the largest selection.
>>
>>
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Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
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From: foreigntype at gmail.com (Wink Harner)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:48 2018
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person
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Hi ATHENites,

 

As part of the advisory committee on website accessibility at my previous college in AZ, we pushed the president to OK our mission: to examine the accessibility of every instructor?s personal web pages. We created a ?tree? of permissible links: Department pages, faculty pages, adjunct faculty pages. We created an accessibility template for instructors? webpages. Everything beyond Department/faculty/adjunct pages in the tree were eliminated (with advance warning to the faculty that the website advisory committee would be doing this). We only permitted a limited number of identified and trained people in each department to made edits to the department or faculty webpages. 

 

If you have faculty or departments which are behaving like the cats in the Herding Cats Superbowl commercial some years ago, this stricter type approach might be a good starting place to bring folks into line. The reins can be loosened up once the faculty realize it applies to everyone and that changing their website(s) ?perhaps offering training and support through your faculty support offices?  serves the purpose of bringing all of the college together to the same standards of accessibility and ?look.? Simultaneously, of course, it brings every faculty member?s page into compliance.

 

A thought to consider on a cold, rainy Wednesday in Portland OR.

 

Wink 

 

Wink Harner

Adaptive Technology Consulting & Training

Alternative Text & Media Production

The Foreigntype

 

 <mailto:foreigntype@gmail.com> foreigntype@gmail.com

 <mailto:winkharner1113@gmail.com> winkharner1113@gmail.com

 

(Disclaimer: this email was dictated with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please forgive any quirks, mis-recognitions, or omissions.)

 

 

 

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 2:18 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person sites

 

Thanks Heidi, Joseph.

 

-Howard

 

On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Heidi Scher <hascherdss@gmail.com> wrote:

I would second Joseph's comments. It's a two-prong question. Is it on an EDU domain? Yes, then must be accessible. No, then it depends on content and use. If any information is related to student use, then the site should be accessible. That's what we preach to faculty - any sites which they include in their course information should be accessible. 

Heidi

 

+++++++++++++++

Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC

Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access

University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701

479.575.3104 <tel:(479)%20575-3104>  ph --- 479.575.7445 <tel:(479)%20575-7445>  fax --- 479.575.3646 <tel:(479)%20575-3646>  tdd

+++++++++++++++

 




+++++++++++++++
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 <tel:(479)%20575-3104> 
479.575.7445 <tel:(479)%20575-7445>  fax
479.575.3646 <tel:(479)%20575-3646>  tdd
+++++++++++++++

 

On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Joseph Sherman <Joseph.Sherman@cuny.edu> wrote:

I?d think it depends on the content and context of the faculty site. If it is a math professor?s personal page, where the page is not under the edu domain, detailing his love of opera or hobbies, then I probably wouldn?t worry about it. However if it contains course related material or information students need to acquire for a course, the student must receive the same benefits or service as other students. 

 

Joseph 

 

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:05 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty person sites

 

Hello All:

 

Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for ensuring external resources are accessible?

 

Thanks,

Howard


 

-- 

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Conference Coordinator

Accessing Higher Ground

303-492-8672 <tel:(303)%20492-8672> 

cell: 720-351-8668 <tel:(720)%20351-8668> 

 

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From: hkramer at ahead.org (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun  9 18:33:48 2018
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Thanks Wink - that's really helpful, and interesting.

-Howard

On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:49 PM, Wink Harner <foreigntype@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi ATHENites,
>
>
>
> As part of the advisory committee on website accessibility at my previous
> college in AZ, we pushed the president to OK our mission: to examine the
> accessibility of every instructor?s personal web pages. We created a ?tree?
> of permissible links: Department pages, faculty pages, adjunct faculty
> pages. We created an accessibility template for instructors? webpages.
> Everything beyond Department/faculty/adjunct pages in the tree were
> eliminated (with advance warning to the faculty that the website advisory
> committee would be doing this). We only permitted a limited number of
> identified and trained people in each department to made edits to the
> department or faculty webpages.
>
>
>
> If you have faculty or departments which are behaving like the cats in the
> Herding Cats Superbowl commercial some years ago, this stricter type
> approach might be a good starting place to bring folks into line. The reins
> can be loosened up once the faculty realize it applies to everyone and that
> changing their website(s) ?perhaps offering training and support through
> your faculty support offices?  serves the purpose of bringing all of the
> college together to the same standards of accessibility and ?look.?
> Simultaneously, of course, it brings every faculty member?s page into
> compliance.
>
>
>
> A thought to consider on a cold, rainy Wednesday in Portland OR.
>
>
>
> Wink
>
>
>
> Wink Harner
>
> Adaptive Technology Consulting & Training
>
> Alternative Text & Media Production
>
> The Foreigntype
>
>
>
> foreigntype@gmail.com
>
> winkharner1113@gmail.com
>
>
>
> (Disclaimer: this email was dictated with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please
> forgive any quirks, mis-recognitions, or omissions.)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Howard Kramer
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 2:18 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty
> person sites
>
>
>
> Thanks Heidi, Joseph.
>
>
>
> -Howard
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Heidi Scher <hascherdss@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I would second Joseph's comments. It's a two-prong question. Is it on an
> EDU domain? Yes, then must be accessible. No, then it depends on content
> and use. If any information is related to student use, then the site should
> be accessible. That's what we preach to faculty - any sites which they
> include in their course information should be accessible.
>
> Heidi
>
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
>
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
>
> Associate Director - Assistive Technology --- Center for Educational Access
>
> University of Arkansas --- 209 ARKU --- Fayetteville, AR 72701
>
> 479.575.3104 <(479)%20575-3104> ph --- 479.575.7445 <(479)%20575-7445>
> fax --- 479.575.3646 <(479)%20575-3646> tdd
>
> +++++++++++++++
>
>
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
> Associate Director
> Center for Educational Access
> University of Arkansas
> ARKU 209
> Fayetteville, AR 72701
> 479.575.3104 <(479)%20575-3104>
> 479.575.7445 <(479)%20575-7445> fax
> 479.575.3646 <(479)%20575-3646> tdd
> +++++++++++++++
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Joseph Sherman <Joseph.Sherman@cuny.edu>
> wrote:
>
> I?d think it depends on the content and context of the faculty site. If it
> is a math professor?s personal page, where the page is not under the edu
> domain, detailing his love of opera or hobbies, then I probably wouldn?t
> worry about it. However if it contains course related material or
> information students need to acquire for a course, the student must receive
> the same benefits or service as other students.
>
>
>
> Joseph
>
>
>
> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Howard Kramer
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:05 PM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list@u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* [Athen] Responsibility of departments linking to faculty
> person sites
>
>
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> Does anyone know what the responsibility of academic departments are when
> linking to faculty personal sites, which may not be accessible. What is
> considered the best practice and is it the department?s responsibility for
> ensuring external resources are accessible?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howard
>
>
>
> --
>
> Howard Kramer
>
> Conference Coordinator
>
> Accessing Higher Ground
>
> 303-492-8672 <(303)%20492-8672>
>
> cell: 720-351-8668 <(720)%20351-8668>
>
>
>
> Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__accessinghigherground.org_&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=mPFrOPKWz7zZ17xKrEc574SC7rJ5AY6kN3pRaGAeAWc&e=>* in
> Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.  Request for proposals will be
> announced at the beginning of March.
>
>
>
> Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
> of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ahead.org_learn_virtual-2Dlearning_webinars&d=CwMFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=NS7sMOEYVINwm3e4REboGQG-NnI841o0NWYqtIwWJ4U&m=ggeMD1LMct3GtIWhqXwW0CTmdXhavZnzcyIcchuOdHE&s=95Nytu8Ae9_dV3EBxyVbOyUtE3W1aMIzTUbqun-XeSQ&e=>*
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>
> Conference Coordinator
>
> Accessing Higher Ground
>
> 303-492-8672 <(303)%20492-8672>
>
> cell: 720-351-8668 <(720)%20351-8668>
>
>
>
> Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
> <http://accessinghigherground.org/>* in Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18,
> 2016.  Request for proposals will be announced at the beginning of March.
>
>
>
> Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
> of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
> <http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/webinars>* And the *Technology
> Access Series <http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/at_webinars_15_16>*.
> Site capacities for all webinar events is limited; please register at your
> earliest convenience for the largest selection.
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Howard Kramer
Conference Coordinator
Accessing Higher Ground
303-492-8672
cell: 720-351-8668

Join us for the *Accessing Higher Ground Conference
<http://accessinghigherground.org/>* in Denver, Colorado,  Nov 14-18, 2016.
Request for proposals will be announced at the beginning of March.



Complete program information and registration is open for our full line-up
of webinars, *AHEADtoYOU!
<http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/webinars>* And the *Technology
Access Series <http://ahead.org/learn/virtual-learning/at_webinars_15_16>*.
Site capacities for all webinar events is limited; please register at your
earliest convenience for the largest selection.



Not yet a member of AHEAD?  *We welcome you to join AHEAD now.
<http://ahead.org/join/become-a-member>*
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